Valor | War History

Operation Meetinghouse: The Devastating Firebombing of Tokyo During World War II

June Steele
Aerial view of Tokyo, Japan, following the firebombing of the city

It’s hard to imagine a worse attack on Japan during World War II than the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but there was. The…

Volunteers Requesting Help to Save World War II-Era Liberty Ship SS John W. Brown

SS John W. Brown docked at port

One of the last remaining operational World War II-era liberty ships is at risk of falling into disrepair and losing its certification from the US…

Battle of Palmdale: When a Runaway Unmanned Drone Wreaked Havoc In the Skies Over Southern California

Palm trees in the California desert + Two Northrop F-89D Scorpions in flight + Grumman F6F-5K Hellcat in flight

There have been many embarrassing moments in the history of the US Air Force, but none more so than when two Northrop F-89D Scorpion were…

The March on Rome and Benito Mussolini’s Quest to Turn Italy Into a Fascist Nation

June Steele
Benito Mussolini standing with members of the National Fascist Party (PNF)

The March on Rome was the start of great political and societal change within Italy. Led by Benito Mussolini, the march aimed to tear down…

Over 160 Years After Being Executed By the Confederates, Two Union Soldiers Receive the Medal of Honor

Portrait of Philip Shadrach + Portrait of George Wilson

The Great Locomotive Chase of April 1862 was among the most daring raids of the American Civil War. Led by James J. Andrews, a group…

China Claims It’s Collected a Submarine-Finding Sonar Device Dropped By the US Navy in the South China Sea

Clare Fitzgerald
Boeing P-8A Poseidon in flight

China has allegedly recovered a US-deployed submarine-finding sonar device in a contested area of the South China Sea. News of the discovery was announced by…

TANKFEST 2024 Stuns Attendees With Live Tank Displays, Living History Re-Enactments

Geoff Moore
Tanks driving around the TANKFEST 2024 outdoor arena

TANKFEST 2024 in Bovington, Dorset, United Kingdom, saw two unique demonstrations of a pair of armored vehicles separated by over 70 years! Put on by…

Over 24,000 Attend Sold-Out TANKFEST 2024 at The Tank Museum

Clare Fitzgerald
Ajax driving around an arena

The Tank Museum is celebrating yet another successful TANKFEST, as the 2024 iteration of the event saw over 24,000 visitors from across the world attend.…

The Tank Museum Launches Fundraising Campaign to Restore M47 Patton

M47 Patton parked in a grassy area outside

The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom, has launched a fundraising campaign to fund the restoration of its sole M47 Patton. The Cold War-era medium…

John Ford Called Out John Wayne on Set for Not Serving in World War II

John Ford holding a microphone up to his mouth + John Wayne as LTJR. "Rusty" Ryan in 'They Were Expendable'

In the years following the Second World War, many films were released that detailed the dangers faced by both friend and foe. At the time,…

It’s Illegal for the US Navy to Have Less Than 11 Aircraft Carriers in Its Fleet

Five McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets flying over the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

The advent of the aircraft carrier forever changed how militaries conduct warfare. Before, aircraft were limited to operations close to shore, but the introduction of…

‘I Regret Filing That Patent’ – Creator of the ‘Glock Switch’ Speaks Out Against His Own Invention

Pair of hands holding a Glock and a Glock switch

Glock is one of the biggest name in handguns, with the Austrian company’s weapons available worldwide for military, police and civilian use. As of late,…