USS Grayback (SS-208) Found After 75 Years; What Was Onboard Was Unexpected
Seventy-five years after she first disappeared off the coast of Okinawa, the wreck of the USS Grayback (SS-208) was discovered at the bottom of the…
The USS Texas (BB-35) Was Intentionally Flooded During D-Day
The USS Texas (BB-35) saw more combat action in her lifetime than most other US battleships, seeing service in both World War I and II,…
Judge Rules That Removal of Confederate Monument at Arlington National Cemetery Can Continue
Update – 12/20/2023: US District Court Judge Rossie Alston of the Eastern District of Virginia has ruled that the removal of the Confederate monument at…
American Fighter Pilot Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson Was a World War II Triple Ace
It was late in the Second World War – 1944, to be exact – when Clarence “Bud” Anderson shot down his first enemy aircraft near…
How Many 5 Star Generals Are There? Nine: A List of 5 Star Generals in the US
Following the death of Gen. Omar Bradley in 1981, the elite rank of five-star general feels more like a legend than reality. Since Congress allowed…
Lee Van Cleef Received the Bronze Star For His Service in the US Navy During World War II
Lee Van Cleef was a regular fixture during the boom-time of Western films in American cinema. His sharp features and stoicism made him the ideal…
Canadian War Crimes in WW1: How German Soldiers Were Exploited by Canadian Troops
As World War I dragged on, an unexpected group became known for being ruthless. Canadians, stereotyped as friendly, kind and agreeable, certainly displayed none of…
Most Countries Fail to Spend the Necessary Amount on Defense and Other Facts About NATO
If a NATO country is attacked, all others within the organization respond, and it’s for this reason that nations wish to join. Dating back to…
Top Gun Planes: The Aircraft & Jets Used in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)
There have been few sequels to hit the scene quite like Top Gun: Maverick (2022). Despite the enormous success of the 1986 film, it took…