The Japanese Knee Mortar That Terrified Enemies
During the United States’ war against the Japanese, they often enjoyed a technical advantage in terms of equipment and weapons. US flamethrowers, semi-automatic rifles, shotguns,…
How the Russians Made the Kremlin “Disappear” During WWII
During the Soviet Union’s clash with Germany during WWII, many of their cities were reduced to rubble. Historically and culturally significant buildings and artifacts were…
The US And Britain Thought This Paint Could Protect Against a Nuclear Blast
When it comes to surviving a nuclear blast, paint is probably the last type of defense you’d consider. However, with the advent of nuclear weapons…
Zimmerit: The Unique Coating Along the Outside of German WWII Armored Vehicles
When looking at German tanks from WWII, you may have noticed a strange texture covering most surfaces of their armor. Although this looks like some…
Charles McGee, One of the Last Surviving Members of the Tuskegee Airmen, Dead At 102
Brigadier General Charles McGee, one of the last surviving members of the groundbreaking Tuskegee Airmen, has passed away, according to a statement released by his…
The US Navy’s P-8 Poseidon Is the Ideal Submarine Hunter
As the US becomes more focused on China’s nuclear ballistic missile submarines, the Boeing P-8 Poseidon is the aircraft that is doing much of the…
Lyle Bouck’s 22-Man Unit Held Off Hundreds of Germans During the Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was one of the most important offensives of the Second World War. The final major offensive launched by the Axis…
This Marine General’s Sword Somehow Wound Up In A Pawnshop
Various types of items can be purchased on eBay, with some auctions bringing in thousands of dollars. When Marine veteran Chris Anderson logged onto the…
Norwegian Military Members Required to Return Underwear for Reuse By New Recruits
Conscripts in the Norwegian Armed Forces have been ordered to return all aspects of their uniform at the end of their service, including undergarments, so…
The Germans Initially Planned to Send Jews to Madagascar – Then Decided Not To
How would the Second World War have played out if Nazi Germany went through with their proposed Madagascar Plan? The Madagascar Plan was the idea…
Royal Navy to Dismantle Masts of Sunken SS Richard Montgomery
The Royal Navy has been tasked by the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to dismantle the masts atop the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery,…
Poland Once Declared War On Japan – It Lasted 16 Years
While Japan allied itself with Germany and Italy during the Second World War, it didn’t support the 1939 invasion of Poland. In fact, the empire…