M777 Howitzer: The US Military’s Lightweight Replacement for the M198
The M777 howitzer might not look all that intimidating when placed alongside its much larger counterparts, but this small and lightweight artillery system packs quite…
Lt. Col. Terence Otway Used An Unconventional Tactic to Test His Men
On June 6, 1944, 600 men squeezed into 32 transport planes en route to the Merville Gun Battery in Normandy. Known as the “Red Devils”,…
Checkout This Interview Footage of the ‘Top Gun’ Cast Onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
In 1986, moviegoers went bananas over the release of Top Gun. The film, which offered the general public a look into what the US Navy‘s…
Tank Ramming Was a Dangerous Tactic Used By the Red Army During WWII
Tanks are undoubtedly some of the most powerful military vehicles ever produced, and they made a world of difference to those fighting in the Second…
Six Famous Comedians Who Served in the US Military
The very best stand-up comedians connect with the audience by talking about their experiences and finding humor in both the mundane and dangerous. As such,…
The Real-Life Inspiration for Top Gun’s ‘Viper’ Made a Cameo in the Movie
Top Gun debuted in theaters in May 1986, and moviegoers had never seen anything like it. The film was sleek and cool, and portrayed the…
The World’s First Ever Gliderborne Attack Allowed Germany to Take Belgium
Between May 10-11, 1940, Belgium’s Fort Eben-Emael was captured by a relatively small group of Germans. It was supposed to be manned by 1,200 soldiers,…
131,553 Allied Pilots and Airmen Trained in the ‘Aerodrome of Democracy’
At the outset of the Second World War, the United Kingdom was faced with many problems, one of which was how to train the aircrews…
The History of Chechnya’s Fierce Fighting Force
In February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent the country’s Army to invade Ukraine. He believed he could make quick work of the invasion, but…
China Once Tried to Pass Off a ‘Top Gun’ Scene As Footage of Its Own Air Force
The majority of military and war movie fans will likely agree that 1986’s Top Gun has some of the best aerial combat scenes ever captured…
Whitey Bulger: Air Force Service Member Turned Organized Crime Boss
The 1900s was the century of mobsters in America, and few are more well-known than James “Whitey” Bulger. The leader of the notorious Winter Hill…
The Germans Had High Hopes for the Goliath Tracked Mine
It’s common today for bombings to be done via drone. This is an effective strategy for a number of reasons. The aerial vehicles don’t need…