Cuban Freedom Fighters – Veterans of a 1000 Battles
To the people of Cuba, both on the island and outside, there is no greater champion of freedom than Jose Martí, but the names of…
Former Marine Door Gunner Climbs the World – Kirstie Ennis’ 7 Summits Project
Before her last deployment in Afghanistan, Kirstie Ennis served as a helicopter door gunner and air frames mechanic with the United States Marine Corps. The…
The “Bazooka” and Its Evolution in Photos
In 1942, the use of tanks in World War II was a threat to infantry soldiers mostly because of the tanks’ impenetrable armor and lethal…
Tragically Unlucky – The Sad Tale of the USS Sculpin
The conventions for naming American submarines depends on the time when they were commissioned and the type they were. Today, submarines are generally named after…
Aggressive Tactics at 2nd Bull Run Led to Pope’s Defeat
In late August 1862, thirteen months after the first Battle of Bull Run, the Union army was poised for a rematch against the Confederates in…
1st Texas At Antietam – 80% Losses and Their Unique Flag on America’s Costliest Day
This is the first in a series of posts, as guest blogger Justin Martin counts down to the September 17 anniversary of Antietam, still America’s…
Evacuating Lenin’s Tomb – WWII Operation to Save the World’s Most Famous Corpse
In the summer of 1941, in connection with the beginning of World War II, Moscow was in a state of martial law. The raids by…
HMS Churchill Sunk by U-Boats but the Bridgeplate is Preserved in Devon
“Never change a ship’s name!” warns seafaring lore. However, for the first U.S. Navy destroyer to be christened as USS Herndon (DD 198), its transfer…
Operation Barbarossa in Photos – Germany’s Grand Assault on the Soviet Union
On December 18, 1940, Adolf Hitler signed Directive Number 21, calling for military operations against the USSR. The plan, called Operation Barbarossa, was to use…
The Formidable Panzer V “Panther” with 25 Photos
The German medium tank Panzerkampfwagen V was used by the Wehrmacht in the second half of World War II, from the summer of 1943 until the…
Climate Change Is Not the Primary Cause of Violent Conflicts in the World
The media repeatedly reports that areas like Syria, Nigeria and Iran have developed conflicts in part due to water shortages. A belief exists that climate…
Amazing Story of Lost Bomber Wallet and It’s Return to 100 Year Old Vet
Stories of lost items being returned to their owners are always uplifting. They reaffirm one’s belief in the good of humanity when we are constantly…