Gabby Gabreski: Flying Ace of World War II and the Korean War
The first air battles in American war history occurred during World War I, of which the top US pilot was Eddie Rickenbacker. They became more…
War Dog That Served in the Pacific Theater Awarded Distinguished Service Medal
Dogs are a semi-common sight on the battlefield, but one you wouldn’t expect to see is a Yorkshire Terrier. Despite the breed’s small size, one…
Soviet-Era Drone Crossed Several NATO Countries to Crash In Croatia
Residents living in the Croatian capital of Zagreb were awakened on the night of March 10, 2022, after a military drone crashed in the city’s…
Things People Get Wrong About the Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party is one of the most famous events in American history. However, it has become difficult to separate mythology from fact, like…
AH-64 Apache Helicopter: The US Army’s “Flying Tank”
The Boeing AH-60 Apache helicopter is by far one of the most advanced aircraft produced today. The twin-turboshaft attack helicopter has seen use in numerous…
R. Lee Ermey: US Marine Corps Sergeant and Respected Hollywood Actor
R. Lee Ermey may best be known for playing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, but he was also a real-life Marine…
Dan Daly: The Legendary Marine of Big Words and Bigger Deeds
“My God! Do you mean he’s real? I thought he was somebody the Marines made up, like Paul Bunyan!” These words were said by a…
The Most Important Battleships in American History
In order to remain a prominent world power in the late 1800s, the US had to keep up with the latest military technology. When South…
P-80 Shooting Star: The Fighter Jet that Took Out America’s Top Flying Ace of WWII
During World War I, Eddie Rickenbacker became America’s top flying ace. By the time World War II came around, airplane technology had improved significantly. As…
Letters of Last Resort: What Happens When the UK Enters Nuclear War?
Imagine: the United Kingdom has been hit by a nuclear blast by an enemy nation. Not only is a large portion of the population dead,…
Isoroku Yamamoto: The Japanese Marshal Admiral Who Planned Pearl Harbor
Isoroku Yamamoto had plenty of relationships in the United States. The Imperial Japanese Navy officer spent considerable time there as a student and naval attaché…
Little-Known Facts About the F-35 Lightning II Helmet – It Costs More Than a Ferrari!
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II experienced its first flight in December 2006, and it has since become an integral part of the US military.…