4 Military Advances In Weapons and Machines that Helped Britain Win Battles For Hundreds Of Years
Great Britain has been involved in scraps all over the world for centuries. In fact, it’s estimated that Britain has used military force against or…
These 4 Weapons Created For Combat Were Cheap But Ingenious Game Changers
Sometimes, no matter how tactically adept a military force may be, if an opponent suddenly shows up with a particularly advanced or capable weapon, it…
Stanley Hollis: The Only British Soldier to Earn the Victoria Cross for his Actions on D-Day
Since it was introduced only 1,358 Victoria Crosses have been awarded. One of these was to Stanley Hollis, a soldier in the British Army who…
6 of the Most Disgusting Rations that were actually Given to Soldiers
Military rations have varied significantly over the years and often reflect the era in which they were produced. After a long day of tiring activities,…
Grumman F-11 Tiger: The US Navy’s Second Supersonic Aircraft has a Weird History
The Grumman F-11 Tiger was an interesting fighter from an era that saw rapid and continuous advances in aircraft design. It was the US Navy’s…
William T. Perkins Jr: The Only Photographer to Receive the Medal of Honor
There are few service members who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, and even fewer who have done so as a photographer. In fact,…
Who Are the Brown Berets? The Air Force’s Combat Aviation Advisors
The Air Force participates in some of the most secretive and high-risk missions in the US Army. That includes working to improve the armed forces…
Did You Know the US Marine Corps Owns Part of Route 66?
The 2,500 miles long Route 66 is one of the most famous stretches of road in the world and has become a symbol of American…
How Three Canadian Soldiers Saved an Abandoned Baby During WWII
Even during a war, special things can happen. For 80-year-old Mary Crabb, she was once part of a WWII miracle, thanks to three Canadian soldiers.…
David McCampbell: The Legendary Flying Ace Who Took Out 600+ Enemy Aircraft With His CAG-15
David McCampbell was an American WWII flying ace who holds a number of impressive achievements. Not only is he the top F6F Hellcat ace, but…
During the Vietnam War, the CIA Paid Spies with Products from the Sears Catalog
Sometimes the most interesting aspects of military operations are the small logistical matters that are often overlooked. An example of this is how the CIA…
Pilot Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldier in Touching Speech
There are fewer and fewer events these days that manage to pull at people’s heartstrings – the following TikTok video is one of them. In…