Do you know what the ‘D’ in ‘D-Day’ means? (Plus other incredible facts about the invasion that changed WWII’s outcome)
D-Day was one of the biggest turning points in World War II. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces—including troops from the United States, the United…
The “Sprint” anti-ballistic missile unlocked new speed levels for a weapon but was retired after only one year
After careful planning and big expectations, the U.S. military created an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) designed to shoot down Soviet re-entry vehicles (RVs). This missile, called…
Most people don’t realize that Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II was because of five key events
Japan’s surrender in World War II marked the end of one of the most destructive and challenging periods in history. Germany had already surrendered in…
A violent confrontation broke out when a Japanese pilot crashed on a Hawaiian island after bombing Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941, is best known for Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, but it also marked the beginning of the Ni‘ihau Incident—a lesser-known event involving…
Charles Bronson threatened Lee Marvin on the set of ‘The Dirty Dozen’ (and other surprising facts about the movie)
The Dirty Dozen (1967) is a well-known war movie packed with action and starring some of the biggest actors of the time, like Charles Bronson,…
During WWII, the Oversteegen Sisters seduced Nazis and assassinated them to help the Dutch resistance
During World War II, resistance movements emerged across many countries occupied by Nazi Germany, with brave individuals risking their lives to fight back. While men…
Did you know these modern slang words originated during World War I?
The English language is constantly evolving, with new words and phrases being introduced all the time. This process has been going on for hundreds of…
There’s a lost Mark 15 nuclear bomb off the coast of Tybee Island that was never located by the Air Force
A Mark 15 nuclear bomb has been resting on the ocean floor near Tybee Island, just off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, since the 1950s,…
A powerful long-range rifle known as the Snipex Alligator can pierce through steel armor from thousands of feet away
Written by Samantha Franco and Clare Fitzgerald The Snipex Alligator is a powerful anti-materiel rifle (AMR) developed by XADO-Holding, Ltd., and it’s currently used only…
“Doomsday Ships” were set to replace the White House if nuclear war broke out
In the 1960s, the United States came up with a plan to keep the government running if a nuclear attack ever happened. This plan was…
Tried and true tips from the military that are useful in everyday life
Life is full of tough moments, but over the years, military experts have come up with clever tricks to tackle just about anything. While War…
The New Jersey National Guard successfully defended Baledogle Military Airfield from a terrorist attack
The September 2019 battle at Baledogle Military Airfield marked a major confrontation between U.S. forces and al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist organization designated as such by…