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…
Battlefield Cross: A Powerful Symbol to Memorialize the Sacrifices of Fallen Soldiers
The Battlefield Cross has gone from having a functional purpose to providing symbolic meaning for those mourning the loss of their comrades. Its imagery is…
The Devastating Fire That Caused $700 Million In Damages to the USS Miami (SSN-755) and Forced Her Decommissioning
The submarine USS Miami (SSN-755) was decommissioned as a result of a planned fire that caused significant damage. Although there appeared to be no malicious…
Charles Brown Never Received His MoH Because He Deserted Before It Was Presented
During the 19th century, Korea was extremely isolationist. Before agreeing to the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1876, it didn’t have an interest in developing trade agreements…
Meuse-Argonne Offensive: The Deadliest American-Involved Campaign of World War I
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive toward the end of World War I is widely considered to be the campaign that truly stopped any and all fighting along…
Sprint Missile: The ABM That Traveled So Fast a Plasma Ring Formed Around It
After years of speculation and planning, the US military began developing an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) that could intercept Soviet re-entry vehicles (RVs). Called the Sprint…
Folding Gun Models That Allow Operators to Hide Their Weapons In Public
A folding gun is a unique weapon that offers concealment, while also ensuring the operator is ready for action. Unfortunately, the designs are typically expensive,…