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Two KGB and CIA Operatives Were Tasked With Corrupting Each Other – They Forged a Friendship Instead

Rosemary Giles
Soviet and American flags hanging over two empty chairs

The KGB and the CIA were notorious enemies during the Cold War. As national security agencies for two warring nations, their operatives were tasked with…

These Are the Largest US Warships Ever Built

USS Zumwalt (DG-1000) at sea + USS Enterprise (CVN-65) at sea

From stealth to firepower and stamina, these floating technological marvels seemingly defy the laws of physics, and with a goal of creating a 350-ship fleet…

Germany to Send Patriot Missiles, Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine

MIM-104 Patriot placed near the runway at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport

Germany has announced it’ll be sending a military aid package consisting of armored personnel carriers and MIM-104 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, according to a joint…

Chinese Military Officials Reportedly Concerned Over US Air Force’s Rapid Dragon Palletized Weapon System

Airmen with 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron loading a Rapid Dragon Palletized Weapon System onto a Lockheed MC-130J

The Chinese military is reportedly alarmed by a new tactic being employed by the US Air Force. During a live-fire exercise over Norway, the service…

Anna Coleman Ladd: The Sculptor Who Changed the Lives of WWI Veterans

Anna Coleman Ladd standing beside a seated French soldier

Throughout World War I, women took on a whole host of new roles to contribute to the war effort, including nursing, firefighting and engineering. Unlike…

Award-Winning Actor George Kennedy Served Under Gen. George Patton

Portrait of George Kennedy

We’re used to seeing Academy Award-winning actor George Kennedy in tough-guy film and television roles. He was able to draw upon personal experience to do…

Sergeant Reckless: The Artillery Horse That Braved Enemy Fire In Korea

Sergeant Reckless standing outside

During the Korean War, there was one Marine who stood out from the rest. Not only for her skill and bravery, but because she was…

‘Dracula’ Star Bela Lugosi Fought the Russians Along the Eastern Front During World War I

Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula in 'Dracula'

While the majority know Bela Lugosi for his portrayal of Count Dracula in the 1931 film adaptation of Bram Stoker‘s novel, few are aware of…

Operation Mount Hope III: How US ‘Night Stalkers’ Stole An Mi-25 Hind D From Under Libya’s Nose

Boeing MH-47 Chinook carrying a Mil Mi-25 Hind D over the desert

In just 70 hours, over 60 men with the US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment pulled off one of the most brazen military heists…

Operation Frankton: When ‘Canoeing Commandos’ Took On the Enemy In Kayaks

Herbert Hasler and Bill Sparks looking out over the water

While some engaged the enemy with the use of high tech aircraft or well-armored tanks during World War II, others were sent on missions using…

A Naval Academy ‘Assault Team’ Once Stole West Point’s Treasured Mules and Were Awarded for It

US Navy sailors saluting in full uniform + US Military Academy West Point mule mascot holding its arm out

School football rivalries have long existed, and harmless pranks typically accompany them to boost team and school morale. This is true of the rivalry between…

Most Anticipated War Movies of 2023

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer' + Helen Mirren as Golda Meir in 'Golda'

If there’s one thing we enjoyed the most about 2022, it’s the quality of the war- and military-themed films that were released to theaters and…