A B-52 Bomber Fire Almost Caused a Chernobyl-Like Incident in North Dakota
It might come as a surprise to some, but the United States came close to nuclear disaster more than once during the Cold War. The…
The Wardrobe Department Messed Up the Uniforms in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Top Gun fans eagerly awaited the film’s much-anticipated sequel. Its release was delayed by three years, and it earned a whopping $1.487 billion at the…
Peleliu Was One of the Bloodiest Battles in Marine Corps History
The Imperial Japanese Army and Navy were known for their rigidity and resistance to change. Owing to the terrain of the land, however, their service…
The A-6 Intruder was the US Military’s Aircraft of Choice During the Vietnam War
Over the course of World War II and the Korean War, the use of aircraft saw a rapid increase. As a result, the technology of…
The Legendary Mauser Karabiner 98k and Its Use Throughout History
During the Second World War, Germany hoped to take over, and the Mauser Karabiner 98k was the weapon they were going to use to accomplish…
The Poor Treatment of Bulgaria’s Jewish Population During World War II
Jewish people are said to have first settled in Bulgaria in the year 46 CE. They’ve created a long and rich history over their almost-2,000…
The Polish MANPADS Piorun Beats the Stinger In Every Aspect – And Might Replace It
If someone thought the era of MANPADS was coming to an end, they couldn’t be more wrong. While western NATO countries neglected the effectiveness of…
Why Did the US Army Attack the Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee?
On December 29, 1890, soldiers with the US Army opened fire on hundreds of Lakota Sioux. The group of Native Americans was largely unarmed and…
How the STEN Submachine Gun Helped the British Army During WWII
Machine guns began to see use in warfare toward the end of the 1800s, and throughout the 20th century the technology behind the weaponry rapidly…
The Last Stand of the Swiss Guard: A Deadly Fight to Defend Rome from Mercenaries
History is full of stories about outnumbered armies making brave stands against scores of foes. While the Swiss Guard often look ceremonial with their halberds…
John Levitow: The Lowest-Ranking US Air Force Airman to Receive the Medal of Honor
John Levitow came from humble beginnings, but achieved great things. By the time he retired from his career with the US Air Force, he was…
Top Classic Movies Starring US Military Veterans
Actors often rely on life experiences to inform their performances on the big screen, and a portion of the greatest actors of all time served…