Here’s Why The P-51 Mustang Saw Combat As A Dive Bomber
The P-51 Mustang is usually near the top of most aviation enthusiasts’ favorite WWII aircraft list, as it combines sleek, muscular looks with excellent performance,…
Jean Moulin Gave His Life for the French Resistance after refusing to give Intel to the “Butcher of Lyon”
Jean Moulin was a key member of the French Resistance during WWII who helped rally the scattered groups of fighters and served as the first…
This Incredibly Flawed Government Report Sparked Panic During the Cold War
Anyone who lived through the Cold War knew about the terrifying prospect of thousands of Soviet nuclear missiles raining down upon cities all over the…
St. Ermin’s Hotel: The London Hotel Favorited By Spies
In the Hollywood films, spy James Bond would meet his boss ‘M’ mostly in and around central London. However, if you really want to track…
The Military’s “Kilroy Was Here” Phrase Has Some Interesting Backstory Theories
If you found yourself in an area where American soldiers were or had been during WWII, there’s a high chance you will find the “Kilroy…
Obscure Military Ranks That No Longer Exist
As the name implies, military ranks are a means of identifying service member’s positions within the military hierarchy; a rank indicates a person’s authority, position,…
Surprising Facts About the Uniforms Soldiers Wore in World War I
From spiked German helmets to steampunk-looking body armor, World War I saw its fair share of strange uniform choices. The conflict was fascinating, as it…
The US Navy Maintains A Forest Solely for the USS Constitution
In another display of the US military’s immense budget, the US Navy manages an entire forest just to use the wood for shipbuilding. The forest…
Legendary Sniper Carlos Hathcock Took Out An Enemy Marksmen In Epic Fashion
US Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock easily features in the ranks of history’s greatest snipers, alongside such figures as Vasily Zaytsev, Lyudmila Pavlichenko and Simo…
The Jaguar MBT: The Time China and America Collaborated On A Tank
Another weird tank to be developed during the Cold War was the Jaguar, a 1980s joint Chinese and American project that was intended to modernize…
Sailor Killed During Attack on Pearl Harbor Laid to Rest
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers ordered flags across the state be lowered to half-staff on November 8, 2021 in memory of Navy Hospital Apprentice First Class…
US Navy Launches Ship Named For Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk
The United States Navy has unveiled its new 742-foot fleet replenishment oiler ship in San Diego, California. It’s named for the late Harvey Milk, an…