Snipers: The Four Greatest Marksmen In Military History
Becoming one of the greatest snipers in history isn’t an easy feat to accomplish. The following four snipers, however, proved themselves worthy of the title…
US Marine Corps Aviator William Rankin Survived a Fall from a Thunder Cloud
In times of crisis, pilots may have to parachute out of their aircraft due to damage or mechanical failure. For the most part, these descents…
A ‘Spooky’ Aircraft Known as Puff, the Magic Dragon – The Story of the Douglas AC-47
“Puff, the Magic Dragon” wasn’t just a popular ’60s song by Peter, Paul and Mary, it was also the nickname for the Douglas AC-47 Spooky,…
Red Army Cook Ivan Pavlovich Sereda Took Out a German Tank With Just an Axe
Over the course of human history, unlikely heroes have emerged from surprising places, and the battlefields of World War II were no exception. Ivan Pavlovich…
Want Your Name in The Tank Museum’s M4 Sherman Guide? Now’s Your Chance!
The Tank Museum is known for its impressive tank guides, with its latest, The Tank Museum Guide to the Sherman M4 Medium Tank, slated for…
The Tank Museum Makes Final Push for M47 Patton Restoration Campaign
The Tank Museum has been running a fundraising campaign in support of its planned restoration of a Cold War-era M47 Patton, and with a substantial…
Touring Exhibition Offers Look at Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain
A special touring exhibition dedicated to Roman gladiator combat, supported by the British Museum, has opened in Dorchester, Dorset. The Dorset Museum & Art Gallery…
The Tank Museum to Recreate Capture of Infamous German Tank at Tiger Day Spring
The Tank Museum is gearing up for Tiger Day, its twice-yearly showcase of the world’s only running Tiger I tank and other World War II-era…
The Names of 425,000 Individuals Who Collaborated With the Germans in World War II Have Been Released
For the first time, the names of 425,000 individuals who collaborated with the Germans during the occupation of the Netherlands in World War II have…
Who Are the Latest Korean and Vietnam War Veterans to Receive the Medal of Honor?
The Medal of Honor is the highest decoration that can be bestowed by the US military. It’s a symbol of gallantry in times of war…
Before Serving in the White House, Jimmy Carter Made a Name for Himself in the US Navy
Former US President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024. The 100-year-old politician, humanitarian and peanut farmer lived a long and fulfilled life alongside…
Irena Sendler: The Polish Woman Who Helped Smuggle 2,500 Children Out of the Warsaw Ghetto
In times of war, it’s not only soldiers who perform feats of great valor and display incredible courage. Oftentimes, non-combatant civilians risk their lives by…