Hiroshi Miyamura: The MoH Recipient Who Took On Enemy Troops with a Machine Gun and Bayonet
During the Second World War, the United States interned several Japanese-Americans. An estimated 120,000 people of Japanese descent were forcibly relocated, most of whom lived…
M61 Vulcan: A Modern Take on the Civil War-Era Gatling Gun
There has long been a competition between countries over who can produce the best fighter jets. This was particularly fierce with the United States and…
Operation Tonga: 150 British Paratroopers Took the Merville Gun Battery Before D-Day
Then the largest seaborne invasion in history, the D-Day landings were planned down to the last detail. One of the most important parts of this…
The Best Submarine Movies to Ever Premiere on the Big Screen
Submarines are among the most secretive military vessels, with only a small percentage of individuals having experienced what life’s like beneath the surface of the…
Theodore Roosevelt IV: Vietnam War Veteran, Activist and Environmentalist
Theodore Roosevelt IV is one of many in a long line of namesakes. His most well-known relative is his great-grandfather, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, who served…
Tim Abell Brings His Experience as an Army Ranger to His Acting Career
Tim Abell is a former US Army Ranger who served for four years before becoming a Hollywood actor. Throughout his move into acting, he’s been…
USS Missouri (BB-63): American Battleship and Site of the Japanese Surrender
The USS Missouri (BB-63) was a bit late to the party. Completed in January 1944, she was the last US battleship to enter the action…
The Most Fearsome Military Units of All Time
Intimidation plays an important part in conflict, as do teamwork and skill. The most fearsome military units in history combined these three traits, as well…
Tony Rolt Escaped from POW Camps Seven Times Before Becoming a Successful Racing Driver
It’s safe to say Tony Rolt’s life after the Second World War was just as impressive as his time overseas. Rolt is best known for…
The Sabot Round Pierces Tanks and Liquifies Its Targets
The sabot round is a form of ammunition used by tanks for armored warfare. The non-explosive anti-tank round surrounds a projectile and allows it to…
6-Star General: Only Three Individuals Have Been Promoted to the Prestigious Rank
The rank of 6-star general is so high in the US military’s hierarchy that it’s only ever been given out three times. One recipient was…
Bren Light Machine Gun: The British Weapon That Featured Heavily in North Africa
The early 20th century featured both massive wars and rapid advances in technology. Among the most prominent and effective weapons to emerge during this time…