‘Almost Everything You See On That Big Screen We Flew’ – Former US Navy Pilot Talks ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Cmdr. Frank “Walleye” Weisser is a combat veteran who underwent three deployments with the US Navy. Throughout his career, he clocked thousands of in-flight hours,…
Former Russian Bomber Engineer Offering Military Secrets for Asylum In the US
A report from Yahoo! News has revealed that a former Russian military bomber engineer tried to seek asylum at the southwest border of the United…
Fritz X: The World’s First Precision-Guided Missile Took Out the Italian Navy’s Flagship
The Fritz X was a German radio-guided anti-ship missile that went by many names: Ruhrstahl SD 1400 X, PC 1400X, Kramer X-1 and FX 1400.…
The Allies Crafted the Largest Non-Nuclear Explosion to Win the Battle of Messines
The origin of mine warfare dates back all the way to the mid-19th century, during the American Civil War. In December 1861, Confederate officer Maj.…
The US Army Attempted to Cover Up the True Nature of Pat Tillman’s Death In Afghanistan
Pat Tillman was a football player destined to reach the top of the NFL. He was a talented athlete, but opted to switch careers after…
The True Story Behind ’13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’
The 2012 Benghazi attack occurred on the anniversary of September 11th. While the nation was commemorating one of its darkest days, militants launched an assault…
Academy Award-Winning Actor David Niven Had to Fight to Serve In WWII
A famous Hollywood star of the 1940s, through to the ’80s, David Niven featured in numerous popular films, even taking on the role of James…
The Second Battle of Fort Wagner Proved the 54th Infantry Regiment Had the Chops
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment proved their bravery and courage in fighting against Confederate forces at Fort Wagner.
Was Thomas Dobney the Youngest Bomber Pilot of World War II?
It’s no secret that, during the First World War, it was common for men to lie about their age when enlisting. While it was more…
Lost Cosmonauts: The Supposed Victims of the Soviet Union’s Space Endeavors
During the 1960s, rumors circulated that the Soviet Union had been sending people to space long before they announced their first successful launch. Experiments frequently…
The Tragic Story Behind One Man’s Refusal to Salute the Führer
Among the rows of men saluting the Führer in an infamous photo dating back to July 1936, one individual is seen standing, arms crossed, daring…
Five Men Who Died At the Alamo
Not only was the Battle of the Alamo one of the most famous engagements during the Texas Revolution, it’s regarded as one of the most…