F-104 Starfighter: The Lightweight Fighter-Bomber Nicknamed ‘The Widow Maker’
Throughout the 20th century, aviation missions grew much safer. That didn’t mean, however, that some aircraft were more safe than others. Following the Korean War,…
Legendary Battles That Would Make Outstanding Films
War movies have been popular for as long as films have existed. As a result, some of the more popular subjects have been completely exhausted.…
Iskander-M: Russia’s Hypersonic Ballistic Missile System
The Iskander is a Russian mobile short-range hypersonic ballistic missile system that was developed shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Officially entering service…
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…