Colditz Castle Was Turned Into a Prisoner of War Camp During the Second World War
Colditz Castle, located in the Saxony town of the same name, has a long history. Dating back to the Holy Roman Empire, it has been…
Items Belonging to British World War II Veteran & Judo Black Belt to Hit Auction Block
Personal and wartime objects once belonging to Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Percy Yasuyi Sekine are slated to hit the auction block at Rowley’s Auction…
The History Behind the USAF’s Top-Secret Fighter Pilot Unit in Vietnam
A new documentary slated to premiere on PBS stations on May 2, 2022 will introduce audiences to the never-before-told story of 157 US Air Force…
Japanese Ordnance Officials Disarm Unexploded WWII-Era Bomb at Construction Site
Officials in the Japanese city of Nagoya have announced that members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force safely diffused a bomb dating back to the…
US Army Announces Replacements for M4 Carbine and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
The US Army has officially announced the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) that will replace the M4/M4A1 carbine and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. The…
Time Capsule at Arlington National Cemetery Reveals Preserved Artifacts
In May 2020, archivists and historians at Arlington National Cemetery announced the debut of an online exhibit dedicated to the items found within a 105-year-old…
From the Scythians to Russia: The Use of Scorched Earth Tactics in War
Scorched earth tactics have been used nearly as long as armies have conducted military campaigns. While the practice is less common in modern times, it…
US Announces Self-Imposed Ban on Anti-Satellite Missile Tests
The Biden administration has announced it will self-impose a ban on the testing of anti-satellite weapons (ASAT) by the United States, with the aim of…
The Tank Museum to Live Stream Its ‘Tiger Day’ Event for the First Time
The Tank Museum has announced that it will be live-streaming its iconic Tiger Day for the first time ever, in association with World of Tanks.…
The Tank Museum Announces First Round of ‘Special Guest’ Tanks for TANKFEST 2022
The Tank Museum has revealed the first list of tanks scheduled to grace the arena at TANKFEST 2022 in Bovington, England from June 24-26. TANKFEST…
US Air Force Offering Up to $50,000 in Bonuses to Combat Low Enlistment
The US Air Force has announced the introduction of bonuses – some up to $50,000 – for recruits looking to join its ranks. It’s just…
Tom Hanks Bringing ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘Greyhound’ Sequels to Apple TV+
Band of Brothers and Greyhound fans, rejoice! Tom Hanks has inked an exclusive deal with Apple TV+, which will see sequels to both the HBO…