Battle of Nassau: The Continental Marines’ First Amphibious Landing
The Battle of Nassau was a naval operation and amphibious assault by the newly formed Continental Navy and Marines. It was the latter’s first amphibious…
What Did WWII Combatants Think Of Each Other’s Aircraft?
WWII saw the global pace of aircraft development rapidly increase, starting with simple lightweight piston engine airframes and culminating in jet-powered aircraft. Today, the debates…
How Sling Weaponry Revolutionized Warfare In The Ancient World
For most, the sling is known as the weapon of choice for cartoon troublemaker Bart Simpson. However, it used to be a widely used weapon…
Pentagon’s UFO Report Lands With A Shrug, Sightings ‘Probably Lack A Single Explanation’
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released its highly anticipated Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) report to Congress on Friday, June 25, 2021.…
Did the Trojan War Actually Happen?
The Trojan War remains one of the greatest stories from ancient times. Filled with strong warriors, heroes, epic battles, divine intervention and a giant wooden…
Mess Steward Poon Lim Survived 133 Days Lost At Sea
There are few individuals who hold a world record and even fewer who hold one for the longest time spent out at sea in a…
Canadian Rangers Were the Last Western Military Unit to Equip the Lee-Enfield
The Canadian Armed Forces has a branch dedicated to the surveillance and protection of isolated areas of the north and along the coast. These specialized…
US Navy Heads To Kansas City For Navy Week
The U.S. Navy is heading for Kansas City, Missouri, for its first in-person Navy Week since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and the first in the…
Senator, Marine, And Sailor John Warner Laid To Rest At Arlington
John Warner, a former sailor, Marine, and Senator, has been laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery following his death on May 25th 2021…
Alan Turing Featured On Newly Released £50 Banknote
The Bank of England has released new polymer £50 banknotes featuring Alan Turing. The release of the bills completes the Bank’s transition from paper to…
The Real-Life Aircraft And Battles That Inspired ‘Star Wars’
In 1977, film director George Lucas showed fellow friends in the industry an unfinished cut of a project he’d been working on. What they watched…
Ilyushin Il-2: The T-34 Of The Skies
By the end of WW2, the Soviet Union had mastered the art of mass-production, producing 80,000 T-34s, the second most produced tank ever, and 42,000…