IJN Shinano: The Largest Warship Ever Sunk By a Submarine
The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) laid down many large ships during the Second World War. One was IJN Shinano, a Yamato-class ship that was converted…
Viktor Belenko: The Soviet Pilot Whose Defection Gave the West Access to the MiG-25
Viktor Belenko was a Soviet pilot who defected to the United States during the height of the Cold War. A number of things make his…
The Subtle Philosophy Behind Staircases In Medieval Castles
Castles were a common architectural structure throughout the medieval period, and they were constantly under attack. Just looking at them, one could describe these fortifications…
The V-280 Valor Will Replace the US Army’s Fleet of Black Hawk and Apache Helicopters
The US Army has awarded Bell and Lockheed Martin a contract to replace its aging fleet of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks and Boeing AH-64 Apaches.…
Ampulomet: The Unusual Soviet Anti-Tank Gun That Quickly Fell Into Obscurity
A number of weapons were developed during the Second World War. Some saw success and widespread use throughout the conflict, such as the M3 Grease…
Vladimir Putin Concedes Peace Deal Likely Needed to End Ongoing War In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the Kremlin will likely need to reach an agreement with Ukraine regarding the ongoing war between the two countries,…
The Wildest Photos Taken Throughout the Second World War
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this is especially true when it comes to wartime. There’s something about these images that…
USS Arizona (SSN-803) Submarine Will Be the First Named After State Since Pearl Harbor
The USS Arizona (BB-39) was among the vessels to sink during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and now the US Navy is looking to…
James Earl Jones: Hollywood’s Iconic Voice Served As An Officer in the US Army
Actor James Earl Jones had one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood. From the haunting villain of Darth Vader in Star Wars‘ to the…
Vladimir Putin Allegedly Has Escape Plan In Place, Should Russia Lose War In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has put an escape plan in place for he and other leaders if Russia happens to lose its ongoing war with…
Held Captive: Airman Richard Keirn Survived Being a Prisoner of War In Both WWII and Vietnam
Many servicemen found themselves fighting in not just the Second World War, but also in Vietnam. However, very few were held captive as prisoners of…
The Epic History of the USS Iowa (BB-61): Leader of All Iowa-Class Battleships
The USS Iowa (BB-61) wasn’t just an elite battleship – she was also the leader of all Iowa-class vessels. Designed with speed in mind, her construction…