Convair B-58 Hustler: The First Operational Bomber to Reach Mach 2
When it comes to awards and accolades, the Convair B-58 Hustler is truly unrivaled. The first bomber to ever reach Mach 2, its speed is…
Richard ‘The Giant Killer’ Flaherty was the Shortest Green Beret to Fight in Vietnam
The US Army Special Forces, commonly referred to as the Green Berets, are one of the country’s most elite fighting forces. They’re known for their…
The Type 4 Grenade was a Last Ditch Effort By the Japanese
As the Second World War drew to a close, the Japanese were in a difficult position. By 1944-45, most of their industrial buildings had been…
Ukraine is Flying Hind Helicopters Donated By the Czech Republic In its Fight with Russia
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States were in a constant fight to one-up each other when it came to weapons…
The Prototype for the T28 Super Heavy Tank was Lost for Decades – In a Field!
Tanks were incredibly important during World War I and became even more so during the Second World War. During the latter, the United States realized…
Intercepted Audio Features Russian Soldier Complaining About Being Sent ‘to Slaughter’
The Security Service of Ukraine has released audio it claims features a Russian soldier complaining to his wife that the country’s government and military have…
The Ukrainian Military Has Repurposed the Soviet DShK as a Shoulder-Fired Infantry Weapon
The Russian-produced DShK is among the longest-serving machine guns still in use today. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Ukrainian military found itself…
British Troops Were Ordered to Break Out Their Fixed Bayonets During the Iraq War
Most weapons, no matter how successful they are, have a shelf life. As such, countries are constantly pushing to come up with the latest and…
MoH Recipient Gregory ‘Pappy’ Boyington was Among the Most Famous Pilots of WWII
During World War II, ace fighter pilots became household names, and few were more famous than Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. The star swimmer and wrestler joined…
Spetsnaz: How Russia’s Special Forces Became So Deadly
Russia’s Spetsnaz forces were shaped by the Cold War to be stealthy, efficient and, above all, lethal. Geared toward “political warfare,” the group has been…
Horizontal Collaboration: How Traitors Were Dealt With Following the Liberation of France
When France was liberated in 1944, foreign press agencies were there to document the aftermath. Among the photos taken were of thousands of French women…
Panjandrum: Britain’s Failed WWII-Era Rocket-Propelled Explosive
By 1943, the Germans had heavily fortified the European coast against an Allied invasion. This defense system, known as the Atlantic Wall, spanned along the…