Valentin: The German U-boat Pen That Survived Multiple 22,000-Pound ‘Grand Slam’ Bombs
During the Second World War, the British dominated the waterways. Their naval fleet proved to be one of the biggest threats to Germany and, as…
Korean War Helicopters That Were Vital to Those Serving In the Conflict
The Korean War took place between 1950-53 and saw the UN coalition forces operate a plethora of military vehicles, including helicopters. The United States, in…
The Oddest Showdown of World War II? American Blimp vs German U-boat
In what was arguably the oddest battle to take place during the Second World War, a US Navy blimp duked it out with a German…
Project Iceworm: The US Military’s Plan to House and Deploy ICBMs from Beneath Greenland’s Ice
Project Iceworm was a top-secret operation planned by the US Army during the Cold War. It intended to build a massive military base, housing several…
Black Sea Bumping Incident: When the Soviet Navy ‘Bumped’ the US Out of Its Territorial Waters
In the 1980s, the Soviet Union took several measures to get American warships out of its territorial waters – this including playing an old-fashioned game…
William Hopper: The Actor Who Played Paul Drake on ‘Perry Mason’ Served in the Navy in WWII
American actor William Hopper is best remembered for his decade-long portrayal of Paul Drake in the original television run of the popular courtroom drama, Perry…
Fouled Anchor: What Does the Navy Chief Anchor Mean?
The fouled anchor is a symbol most associated with the US Navy. The term “foul” generally refers to something that’s wrong or difficult. However, its…
How Many Times Did the World Nearly End During the Cold War? Answer: A Lot
There were numerous times throughout the Cold War where the world nearly ended. The Cuban Missile Crisis, for example, saw the United States and Soviet…
Army Ranger vs Green Beret: What’s the Difference Between Green Beret and Ranger Special Forces?
When comparing a US Army Ranger vs a Green Beret, there’s not usually an intention to suggest one is better than the other. Both are…
The Degtyaryov Light Machine Gun’s Pan Magazine Made It Immediately Recognizable On the Battlefield
The Degtyaryov became the standard Soviet infantry light machine gun shortly after being introduced to the Red Army during the interwar period. While it had…
Retired Navy Adm. Jamie Foggo Rates Warship Battle Scenes from Popular Movies
American warships are often portrayed in film, due to their epic size and effectiveness in battle. In an interview with Insider, retired US Navy Adm.…
MoH Recipient Richard O’Kane Was the US Navy’s Most Successful Submarine Commander
Richard O’Kane is the most successful submarine commander in the history of the US Navy. He served during the Second World War, and sank a…