Windmill Girls Boosted the Spirits of Servicemen and the British Public During World War II
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the Second World War, a group of women emerged as beacons of light and resilience. Known as the “Windmill…
The Sinking of U-559 and the Ultimate Sacrifice Made By Three Royal Navy Sailors
In the midst of World War II, the demise of German U-boat U-559 became a pivotal event in the relentless battle for supremacy beneath the…
Cairo: The US Navy SEAL Involved In Taking Out Osama bin Laden Was Also A Dog
The death of Osama bin Laden is one of the biggest moments in history, and one name stands out among the heroes who were involved…
Gerhard Barkhorn Was the Second-Highest-Scoring Fighter Pilot In All of History
Gerhard Barkhorn was a legendary, although contentious, aviator who flew for the Luftwaffe during World War II. Nonetheless, he earned a vast number of aerial victories,…
Northrop YB-49: The Flying Wing Strategic Bomber That Was Years Ahead of Its Time
The Northrop YB-49 was an American prototype jet-powered strategic bomber. The Northrop Corporation developed it following the Second World War for service with the US…
The Tragic Disappearance and Loss of the Argentine Submarine ARA San Juan (S-42)
In November 2017, the Argentine submarine ARA San Juan (S-42) went missing while returning to her home base at Mar del Plata. It took just…
Impressive 24,000 Visitors Attend TANKFEST 2023
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom is celebrating an incredibly successful TANKFEST 2023. With 24,000 people visiting the institution between June 23-25, the annual…
What Does John Wick’s Back Tattoo Say? The Meaning & His Marine Corps Connection
The John Wick franchise has been popular ever since the first film was released in 2014. Something that’s noticeably missing is any kind of explanation…
Four Nuns Were Rescued from Behind Enemy Lines By the USS Nautilus (SS-168)
When war erupted in the Pacific, many found their homes situated in areas of conflict. There were also those who were far away from theirs,…
‘Philadelphia 15’ Exonerated 83 Years After Exposing Racism Within the US Navy
The Department of the Navy (DoN) has announced the exoneration of 15 African-American sailors known as the “Philadelphia 15.” The group, who were assigned to…
Luftwaffe Pilot Fritz Beeck Was Shot Down By the Battle of Britain’s First ‘Ace-in-a-Day’
On August 24, 1940, during the Battle of Britain, Oberfeldwebel Fritz Beeck was one of many Luftwaffe fighter pilots tasked with escorting bombers on their way…
Baldomero López Daringly Leads Troops Over a Seawall During the Battle of Inchon
The Battle of Inchon – or the Inchon Landing – occurred during the Korean War. It marked a pivotal turning point in the conflict and…