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Sold-Out Tiger Day At The Tank Museum

Eager crowds gathered at a sold-out Tiger Day, for The Tank Museum’s latest “Covid-safe” event. Tiger 131, the world’s only operational Tiger I tank, ran…

Konstanz: The German City That Tricked the Allies Into Thinking It Was Part of Switzerland

View of Konstanz from the water + Rubble strewn across a city

Air raids were a common occurrence during World War II. Cities across Europe were subjected to nighttime bombings aimed at throwing their military forces off…

The Only MoH Awarded For Actions During The Battle Of Midway

The Battle of Midway is regarded as one of the finest and most influential naval victories in history. The battle took place in June 1942…

Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt Was Denied His Chance to Join the Western Front

Exhibit featuring cutouts of Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson

It’s a well-known fact that the United States officially entered the First World War in April 1917, but if it had been up to Theodore…

US Withdrawal Leaves The Afghan Air Force Fixing Planes Via Zoom

Col. Salim Razmindah walks towards his aircraft to begin his mission from Kabul Airbase, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, May 9, 2021. The Afghan Air Force, which the U.S. and its partners has nurtured to the tune of $8.5 billion since 2010, would now be the government's spearhead in its fight against the enemy.

The ongoing withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, which according to Joe Biden will be completed by the end of August, is putting the future…

Cats Served As Mascots, Pest Control… Oh, and Gas Detectors

French soldier lying in the entrance to a dugout, watching a cat eat

In recent years, cats have been the subject of immense online fame. Users can’t get enough of their adorable faces and “toe beans” – and…

Cordelia Cook Was The First Woman To Earn Both A Bronze Star And A Purple Heart

Cordelia E. Cook was a woman who was in the U.S. Army at a time when women could not serve in frontline duties and were…

The Douglas A-20 Havoc — One Of The US’ Most Versatile Medium Bombers

Converted A-20G and operated by 46th Bombardment Group from 8th April 1944 to August 1945.

During WWII, every aircraft in America’s roster of medium bombers was excellent. These were the B-26 Marauder, the B-25 Mitchell, and the A-20 Havoc. The…

Lawyers Argue Over Fines After Antique Tank Removed From Pensioner’s Basement

Five German soldiers preparing the 1943 Panther tank for loading

While most pensioners spend their retirement vacationing, there are some who prefer to dedicate their time to collecting war memorabilia. While seemingly harmless, there are…

Persian Immortals: The Elite Army Of The Achaemenid Empire

Colorful brick artwork of five Persian Immortals

The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, was founded by Cyrus II in 550 B.C. It controlled a large swath of western…

Impressive Facts About The ‘Losers’ Of The Space Race

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, 1961.

The Space Race was a battle between the U.S. and Soviet Union that was fought with brains, science, and technology in the cold expanse of…

Mobile Expeditionary Base Named for MoH Recipient Robert Simanek Delivered to US Navy

USNS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB-3) at sea + Portrait of Robert Simanek wearing his Medal of Honor

Robert Simanek was a US Marine who received the US military’s highest award – the Medal of Honor – for his heroics during the Korean…