After a mortar round struck his AC-47, John Levitow managed to save his crew despite having 40 pieces of shrapnel in his back and suffering a concussion from the explosion
John Levitow’s story stands as a powerful reminder that heroism is measured by actions, not rank. Raised in humble surroundings, there was little to suggest…
Strange siege techniques that were unconventional even for the medieval times
Throughout history, warfare has evolved through a constant struggle between the creation of formidable defenses and the ingenuity required to overcome them. In the modern…
In a desperate last chance to break Allied control of the skies during the Battle of the Bulge, Germany launched Operation Bodenplatte
At the height of the Battle of the Bulge, Germany initiated Operation Bodenplatte in a daring bid to break Allied control of the skies by…
Wes Studi: Award-winning actor, Vietnam War vet, and life-long advocate for American veterans
Wes Studi is highly regarded for his powerful, deeply authentic performances in films such as Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo: An…
Switzerland was famously neutral during the Second World War, but Germany did draft plans to invade known as Operation Tannenbaum
During World War II, Switzerland steadfastly upheld its policy of neutrality, staying deliberately out of the conflict even as Europe descended into chaos. Aware of…
Pulling pins out with teeth, massive explosions, and other mistakes about using grenades Hollywood keeps making in movies
Grenades are a staple of action movies, but what audiences see on screen often bears little resemblance to reality. Hollywood prioritizes spectacle—slow-motion tosses, enormous fireballs,…
Common slang words, phrases, and idioms that surprisingly originated from the Navy
For centuries, life aboard ships forged a distinctive language among sailors—born from battling storms, tending to shipboard duties, visiting far-off ports, and sharing the tight-knit…
Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most famous on-screen villains, Lee Van Cleef was a decorated WWII veteran who served in the Pacific and Europe
Before Lee Van Cleef earned fame in Hollywood for his icy gaze and formidable roles in Westerns, he had already proven his courage as a…
World of Warships Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with Naval Museum Atlas Calendar
Earlier this year, World of Warships launched the Naval Museum Atlas, an interactive platform aimed at helping naval history enthusiasts plan trips to maritime museums…
The crew of the USS Texas intentionally flooded the torpedo blister to elevate the ship for a better vantage while firing at targets during D-Day
The USS Texas (BB-35) ranked among the most formidable battleships in the U.S. Navy, carving out a remarkable service record in both World War I…
History’s greatest military commanders and their leadership traits that set them apart from the rest
Leadership is not conferred by rank, titles, or symbols—it emerges from personal character, clear direction, and the ability to positively shape those around you. Many…
Fidel Castro kept the frozen body of an American pilot as a propaganda tool after the tense fallout of the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion
In 1961, as the Bay of Pigs Invasion unraveled, a small group of pilots from the Alabama Air National Guard were secretly drawn into the…