Six Things War Movies Get Wrong About Grenades
When it comes to explosive weapons, nothing is more recognizable (and misunderstood) than the hand grenade. Movies and video games usually depict someone pulling the…
What Happened to the ‘Lost’ Confederate Gold?
Going to war can be incredibly expensive. As such, the Confederate States of America solicited donations from wealthy citizens. A lot of that gold –…
Was Ball Turret Gunner the Worst Position to Hold During World War II?
There were plenty of positions during World War II that put a serviceman’s life at risk. Arguably one of the worst was being the ball…
Myths About the American Civil War That Need to Be Addressed
One of the most, if not the most, prominent topics in US history is the American Civil War. While the majority of what’s presented about…
Here’s Why the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 Has Withstood the Test of Time
The Sukhoi Su-27, nicknamed the “Flanker” by NATO, is a Soviet-made aircraft that has withstood the test of time and continues to perform in almost…
T-72: The Soviet-Era Tank That Continues to Serve the Russian Armed Forces
Written by Lis Edwards and Clare Fitzgerald. During the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union was looking to develop a better tank, as…
The History of the US Navy’s TOPGUN School
The popular Tom Cruise movie Top Gun debuted in theaters in 1986, and features Cruise and his co-stars attending the US Navy’s TOPGUN school –…
The Titanium Used to Construct the SR-71 Blackbird Came from the Soviet Union
Aviation technology rapidly advanced during the 20th century, but as the aircraft advanced, so too did the machines and technology designed to detect them. In…
The Mark 14 Torpedo Scandal of 1941-43
The Mark 14 Torpedo Scandal occurred during the period of 1941-43, with problems related to the weapon dating back almost 25 years. It was among…
Study Confirms Gulf War Illness Caused By Exposure to Toxic Nerve Agent
After over 30 years of not understanding the cause of Gulf War Illness, veterans of the Persian Gulf War appear to finally know why they…
Konstantin Rokossovsky Was the Marshal of Two Armies During the 20th Century
Russia during the first half of the 20th century was both massive and constantly engaged in military conflict. One man who made a name for…
Atomic Annie: The Cold War-Era Cannon Capable of Firing a Nuclear Warhead
Toward the start of the Cold War, the United States government looked into developing atomic weapons capable of launching an attack on the Soviet Union,…