USS Houston (CL/CA-30): The Galloping Ghost of World War II
The Pacific saw much action during the Second World War, serving as the backdrop for many major engagements. Among the most successful Allied vessels to…
Classic Hollywood Actors Who Served During World War I
While it was still a relatively new phenomenon, Hollywood studios were cranking out film after film during the 1920s and ’30s. As a result, many…
The Spencer Repeating Rifle Saved ‘A Thousand Lives’ During the Battle of Hoover’s Gap
When the Spencer Repeating Rifle was first recommended to the US Department of War, it was turned away due to the notion it would be…
WW2-Era Museum Ship USS The Sullivans Sinks At Its Pier
USS The Sullivans (DD-537) was partially sunk on Wednesday at its pier at the Buffalo Naval Park in Buffalo, New York. The direct cause of…
The Tank Museum to Live Stream Its ‘Tiger Day’ Event for the First Time
The Tank Museum has announced that it will be live-streaming its iconic Tiger Day for the first time ever, in association with World of Tanks.…
The Tank Museum Announces First Round of ‘Special Guest’ Tanks for TANKFEST 2022
The Tank Museum has revealed the first list of tanks scheduled to grace the arena at TANKFEST 2022 in Bovington, England from June 24-26. TANKFEST…
The Manhattan Project Resulted in the Creation of Another Bomb: Thin Man
To hasten the end of the Second World War, the United States dropped atomic bombs on two Japanese cities; Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Warfare was changed…
Frederick Banting: The Co-Discoverer of Insulin Served in Both World Wars
Shortly before 2:00 AM on October 31, 1920, Frederick Banting woke up from a dream that would change the lives of millions. He quickly scribbled…
US Air Force Offering Up to $50,000 in Bonuses to Combat Low Enlistment
The US Air Force has announced the introduction of bonuses – some up to $50,000 – for recruits looking to join its ranks. It’s just…
USS New York (BB-34): The Only US Ship to Sink a German U-boat In WWI
The USS New York (BB-34) was a US Navy battleship and the lead vessel of her class. Named after the state of New York, she was…
Tom Hanks Bringing ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘Greyhound’ Sequels to Apple TV+
Band of Brothers and Greyhound fans, rejoice! Tom Hanks has inked an exclusive deal with Apple TV+, which will see sequels to both the HBO…
The US Navy’s First Escort Carrier Shined During the Guadalcanal Campaign
Did you know the US produced 122 escort carriers during World War II? This staggering number makes it difficult to remember the achievements of one…