Bruce Carr Was Shot Down Behind Enemy Lines and Flew Back In a Stolen Aircraft
There were many astounding feats accomplished by flying aces throughout the course of the Second World War. Earning the title of “flying ace” is itself…
Lauri Törni: The Only SS Member to Be Buried At Arlington National Cemetery
Finland was in a strange place during the Second World War. At first, the nation hoped to stay out of the conflict. That became impossible…
South Korea Signs Arms Deal with Poland to Deliver K2 Black Panther Tanks, K9 Thunder Howitzers
South Korea has inked a deal with Poland that would see K2 Black Panthers and K9 Thunders delivered to the latter’s military. Totalling $5.76 billion…
US Army Signs Deal with General Dynamics Land Systems to Send M1A2 Abrams to Poland
The US Army has approved a deal with General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to produce 250 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams for use by the Polish Armed…
Poland, Eastern European Countries Demolishing Soviet-Era Memorials In Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Poland has demolished a Soviet-era monument dedicated to the Red Army soldiers who liberated the country from German occupation during World War II. The move…
The MP 40 Was Widely Used By German Soldiers During World War II
The early 20th century saw two major wars fought within only a few decades, and since most of the world’s powers were taking part, the…
Lance Corporal: The ‘Greatest’ Rank in the US Marine Corps
When it comes to toughness, strength and skill, the US Marine Corps is regarded as the most intense and high-achieving branch of the US military.…
The Battle of Cantigny Forever Changed the US Military
The Battle of Cantigny was the first great American victory of the First World War. With a military that was under-trained and ill-prepared, a win…
Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer Was the Luftwaffe’s Best Night Fighter Pilot
Between World War I and II, a number of advancements were made in aviation. Despite this, there were still some conditions that made flying difficult,…
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider: The Best Attack Plane Ever Made
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was not only an integral aircraft used following WWII, but it was also a deadly weapon capable of eviscerating the enemy…
Five Bloodless Wars That Have Been Fought Throughout History
Written by Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald. Wars have been fought pretty much since the beginning of time, and they have a brutal effect on…
The Incredible Military Career of Graves Erskine, the US Marine Who Escorted the Unknown Soldier
When John Wayne and Republic Pictures needed a technical adviser for the 1949 film Sands of Iwo Jima, they reached out to Graves Erskine. It…