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History’s Strangest Tanks – Including the Kugelpanzer!

Men standing with the Boirault Machine outside + Kugelpanzer on display

Since the development of the world’s first tank, Little Wille, in 1916, engineers have continuously strived to make these armored vehicles bigger, better, faster and…

Daughter Of Soldier Killed In Action During Korean War Reunited With Father’s Lost Duffel Bag

Military portrait of Joseph W. Sullivan + Eileen Sullivan Alber holding the duffel bag

The daughter of fallen World War II and Korean War veteran Joseph W. Sullivan is singing the praises of an Indiana couple after they returned…

Teddy Roosevelt, An Avid Athlete, Was Integral In Pushing For Military Physical Readiness Tests

Physical readiness

Teddy Roosevelt, one of the US’ most beloved presidents, was renowned for his legendary engagement in physical activities and challenges. He exercised, led tropical expeditions,…

Army’s Rail Support System Cut From 600 to 180 Soldiers In Latest Blow To Military Support

Army Rail Support System

The General Accountability Office (GAO) has recently conducted a review of the US Army’s rail transportation network and has discovered some startling issues. The network…

16th-Century Rocket Cats: Brilliant Warfare Tactic or Terrible Idea?

Illustration of a pigeon and a cat with incendiaries attached to their backs

The Medieval era is known for its unique takes on just about everything. From strange hygiene habits to medical practices, it was certainly a different…

Gremlins Were A Pilot’s Worst Enemy During World War II

Hawker Hurricane in flight + Illustration of a gremlin aiming a slingshot

A good portion of the fighting that occurred between the Axis and Allied powers during World War II took place in the sky, and pilots…

Torpedownia: A Torpedo Launch Station Abandoned Off the Polish Coast

Torpedownia Image

An abandoned piece of German construction still stands today off the coast of Poland, near the town of Gdynia. The structure, which sits on the…

The B-24 Liberator: The Most Produced Bomber In History

B-24 Bomber

The B-24 Liberator was one of the US’ primary heavy bombers of WWII. It fought alongside the legendary B-17 but has since been overshadowed by…

The ‘Forgotten’ Roosevelt Who Served in Both World Wars and Founded the American Legion

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. standing in a doorway in military attire

The Roosevelts are one of America’s most successful political families. However, while Theodore, Sr. and Franklin D. Roosevelt have been extensively studied, there’s one member…

An American GI Gave Holocaust Survivor Lily Ebert Hope With a Small Gesture

Lily Ebert and Dov Forman standing together in a room

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert faced the worst humanity could throw at her when she was taken from her home in Hungary and transported to Auschwitz.…

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea Made It Mandatory for Japanese Soldiers to Know How to Swim

Aerial view of a ship in the middle of the Bismarck Sea

Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941, the United States and its allies in the Pacific were subjected to a series…

Incredible Images Show the Ruins of World War II’s First Battle

German soldiers walking through the muddy remains of a wooded area

In a tiny peninsula outside of the Free City of Danzig, ruins can still be found from the first battle of World War II. On…