The Cost Of Caring For Afghanistan And Iraq Veterans Could Top $2.5 Trillion
A report published by the Costs of War Project on August 18, 2021 has shed light on the costs of caring for veterans of the…
The Battles of Narvik: Norway’s Toughest Fight
The Battles of Narvik refers to the naval offensives and land battle between the Germans and Allied troops in Norway. It was one of the…
The Biggest Invasions of Afghanistan: 330 BC to Present-Day
The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan created an unprecedented situation. The Taliban has once again seized control, leading many Afghan citizens to risk their…
The U.S. Military Destroyed Its Last Oliver Hazard Perry-Class Frigate In Explosive Fashion
On August 15, 2021, U.S. joint forces conducted coordinated, multi-domain, multi-axis, long-range maritime strikes during a sinking exercise on the decommissioned guided-missile frigate, ex-USS Ingraham.…
Munitionettes: The Women Who Built Munitions During WWI
As World War I raged on, the British government was running low on soldiers and munitions. While conscription rectified the troop shortage, it only fueled…
5 Military Events That Prove Friday The 13th Is Incredibly Unlucky
Friday the 13th is considered one of the unluckiest days of the year. While many feel it’s just people being overly superstitious, others believe there’s…
VA Launching Service Dog Program For Veterans With PTSD
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to introduce a program to measure the effectiveness of service dogs on veterans…
Operation Olive: The Allied Attempt To Break Through The Gothic Line
The final years of the Second World War saw Germany fighting a defensive battle against the Allies. Germany had been pushed out of Africa and…
The Saint-Chamond: The WWI Tank That’s No Longer Considered A Tank
Tank warfare was introduced during the First World War. The British began development in 1915, and when the war broke out, more countries began to…
U.S. Marine Commander Present At Iwo Jima Dies At 102
The family of Colonel Dave Severance has announced the death of the Marine veteran at the age of 102. His death on August 2nd at…
Sentence Handed Down After Panther Tank Removed From Pensioner’s Basement
A German court has handed down its sentence in the case of an 84-year-old pensioner who was found to have a host of military memorabilia…
The All-Female Civilian Organization That Provided Air Defense For Hawaii
The Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD) was a civilian organization working alongside the U.S. military to protect the Hawaiian Islands from Japanese air attacks during…