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The Only Two Japanese Ships Sunk Off the US Coast During World War II Have Been Found

Allied troops standing on the beach at Kiska Island with supplies

Over 80 years after they were sunk, the only two Japanese ships believed to have been lost immediately off the coast of the United States…

World’s Only Running Tiger I to Make Final Appearance of 2024 at Tiger Day Autumn

Three men manning Tiger 131 along a dirt track

The second of two annual events centered around the world’s only running Tiger I tank is right around the corner. Put on by the Tank…

Heckler & Koch G3: The Cold War-Era Battle Rifle That’s Stood the Test of Time

Clare Fitzgerald
El Salvadorian guerrilla standing in the middle of a roadway with a Heckler & Koch G3 resting on his shoulders

When you think of post-war rifles that have stood the test of time, the Heckler & Koch G3 immediately comes to mind. Featuring a design…

The Wola Massacre Was One of the Most Horrific Episodes of the Warsaw Uprising

Polish civilians being led down a street while German soldiers stand guard

One of the worst episodes of the Warsaw Uprising was the Wola Massacre. In an act of retaliation, German troops systematically slaughtered tens of thousands…

William Calley: The Only US Soldier Convicted for His Actions in the Mỹ Lai Massacre

William Calley walking in his US Army uniform

William Calley has become synonymous with the horrific events that were perpetrated by American soldiers during the Mỹ Lai Massacre. A second lieutenant serving with…

When British Commandos Became Pirates – The True Story Behind ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’

Still from 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024), directed by Guy Ritchie, is one of the most exciting World War II-era movies to be released in recent…

FN FAL: The Belgian Battle Rifle That Famously Became ‘The Right Arm of the Free World’

June Steele
Jamaican soldiers aiming FN FALs while lying on the ground

The FN FAL is a legendary Cold War-era weapon. The 7.62 x 51 mm NATO-caliber rifle is famed for its reliability and versatility, serving in…

US Department of Defense Reviewing Medals of Honor Awarded for Wounded Knee Massacre

Sign in the middle of a field, with "SITE OF 1890 WOUNDED KNEE MASSACRE / TRADING POST" written on it

The Wounded Knee Massacre is one of the darkest moments in American history, made even more so by the presentation of the Medal of Honor…

When 156 Irish Soldiers Fought Against a 3,000-Strong Force – They Only Surrendered After Running Out of Supplies

June Steele
Irish troops manning a machine gun from behind a wall

Taking place during the Congo Crisis, the Siege of Jadotville saw a contingent of Irish peacekeepers, led by Pat Quinlan, besieged by a significantly larger…

Audrey Hepburn Risked Her Life to Help the Dutch Resistance During World War II

Portrait of Audrey Hepburn

When you think of “old” Hollywood, Audrey Hepburn likely comes to mind. Her filmography is impressive, but what if we were to tell you that…

The Satsuma Rebellion Featured the Final Battles of the Samurai Era

Clare Fitzgerald

For centuries, samurai held a prestigious position in Japanese society. Emerging in the 12th century, they were the military elite, famously wielding swords when pressed…

AppleTV+ Tackling London Blitz in New Wartime Movie Starring Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan as Rita in 'Blitz'

AppleTV+ has ramped up its production of wartime releases, and the streaming service’s latest will center around the Blitz on London, United Kingdom from 1940-41.…