Frogmen Were Hired to Work On the Set of ‘Raise the Titanic’
Raise the Titanic (1980) is an epic adventure film that captivated audiences with its audacious premise and grand scale – even if it wasn’t very…
The Story Behind a Lockheed P-38G Lightning Wreck Off the Southern Coast of France
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a versatile and highly capable fighter used by the United States and other Allied countries in both the European and…
World War II-Era Hawker Hurricanes Found Buried In Ukraine
As the fighting continues to wage on in Ukraine as part of the Russo-Ukrainian War, several World War II-era relics have been unearthed. Not only…
The US Has Officially Destroyed the Last of Its Chemical Weapons Stockpile
Closing a chapter that dates back to the First World War, the US has declared that the last of its chemical weapons stores have been…
US Navy Identifies Escort Carrier Sunk By Japanese Kamikaze In World War II
The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) has confirmed the location of the wreck of the USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79) in the Sulu Sea, off…
Fictional Military Leaders We’d Follow Into Battle
When it comes to military movies, directors can get a little carried away with the heroism of leaders. This list of fictional military leaders showcases…
Comedian Rob Riggle Continued to Serve In the US Marine Corps, Even After Making It In Hollywood
Rob Riggle isn’t just a familiar face in the entertainment industry – he’s also a decorated military veteran. Prior to gracing our screens with his…
Facts About ‘Top Gun’ and Its Award-Winning Sequel
Top Gun is a 1986 American action flick directed by Tony Scott. It follows Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) and his co-pilot Nick “Goose” Bradshaw…
Royal Engineer Divers Are Some of the World’s Finest Frogmen
When it comes to military operations in challenging underwater environments, the Royal Engineer Divers are a distinguished and highly-skilled force. This elite group combines engineering…
Battle of Khe Sanh: The Siege That Shook America
The Vietnam War, one of the most contentious conflicts of the 20th century, witnessed numerous fierce enagements that left a lasting impact. Among them was…
Royal Navy Submarine Buried Beneath British Park? Experts Say It’s Likely
There’s long been an urban legend surrounding Dartmouth’s Coronation Park, which states a Royal Navy submarine is buried beneath the green space. Residents of the…
Soldiers Got Creative When Testing Out Gas Masks In WWI
World War I marked a dark era of unprecedented technological advancements in warfare. One of the most notorious was the use of poisonous gas, first…