A B-52 Stratofortress Once Crashed in North Carolina, Dropping Two Nuclear Bombs
The Cold War was a time of uncertainty across the world, particularly in the United States, where the majority of the population feared a nuclear…
Gail Halvorsen Dropped Candy Over Berlin During the Soviet Blockade In 1948-49
The Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1948-49 was a tough time for those living in the German capital. The United States was among the Allied…
The 5 Deadliest Aircraft Carrier Fighters of All Time
The Italo-Turkish War in 1911-12 was the first to feature aerial bombardments. World War I, which began a few years later, also featured a fair…
Jim Morrison’s Father Played a Role In the Gulf of Tonkin Incident
For hardcore fans of The Doors, it’s relatively well-known that lead singer Jim Morrison‘s father was a flag officer in the US Navy. A lesser-known…
John F. Kennedy’s First Casket Was Buried At Sea
The assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, is one of the most discussed events in the history of American…
The 7 Most Produced Modern Firearms in the World
In the 9th Century, gunpowder was first invented in China. Since then, firearms have been a part of warfare. And the technology of these weapons…
The White House Added This Feature Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Since the cornerstone was laid in October 1792, the White House has always been looked upon as a symbol of freedom, openness and democracy. The…
Guy Gabaldon Became the ‘Pied Piper of Saipan’ And His Life Was Turned Into A Movie
There are several revered heroes from World War II who took the fight to the Axis powers. Jimmy Doolittle led the first raid against Japan…
The Sherwood Rangers’ Road to Victory: From Horseback To Tanks In A Single War
While most soldiers in war are either career military or are forced into service via conscription, some come from volunteer militias. That was the case…
The Most Feared Warriors In Military History
Wars have been fought for various reasons over history, with individuals from all walks of life fighting for their own causes. Some fighters have been…
The Lockheed XF-90: The Penetration Fighter That Never Was
At the beginning of the Cold War, the US predicted nuclear weapons would be used in the next major conflict. The Lockheed XF-90 was designed…
The Cruiser Aurora Signaled the Start of the Russian Revolution
The October Revolution was one of the key events of the larger Russian Revolution, and the Russian cruiser Aurora signaled its start. Constructed at the…