The Integral Role Air Gunners Played During the First and Second World Wars
Aircraft made their combat debut during the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-12. Just a few years later, during the First World War, they appeared in much…
Arthur Wellesley: The ‘Iron Duke’ Who Defeated Napoleon at Waterloo
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, is seen by some to be a contentious figure in British history. A brilliant military leader who aided in…
The Allies Faced Many Difficult and Ingenious Beach Obstacles During WWII
The Second World War saw the implementation of a number of new weapons and devices. In particular, the Allied forces had to contend with many…
The Latest Model of the Leopard 2 Is Among the Most Strongly-Armored Tanks Ever Developed
Technology advanced at an incredible rate in the 20th century, especially when it came to weapons and vehicles of war. As such, some tanks entered…
Fyodor Ushakov: The Russian Naval Legend and Saint Who Never Lost a Battle
Naval power has long been a feature of the world’s most powerful militaries. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Russians had an important advantage…
Prince Henry of Prussia Was Almost a Monarch of the United States
When the United States was in its infancy, most countries were ruled by monarchs. There were some prominent people involved in the Revolutionary War that…
South Korea’s K9 Thunder Is a Cutting-Edge Self-Propelled Howitzer
Following the Second World War, Korea split into two regions along the 38th Parallel. The North fell under the perview of the Soviet Union, while…
Little-Known Facts About Sgt. Elias’ Death in ‘Platoon’
Oliver Stone’s 1986 film Platoon is considered one of the greatest war films ever made. Stone served in the Vietnam War from 1967-68 and used…
Leopard I: Over 50 Years After Its Introduction, It Continues to Serve on the Battlefield
Tanks first appeared in combat during World War I at the Somme, one of the deadliest battles in history. The armored vehicles proved effective against…
Jock McLaren: The Soldier-Turned-Guerrilla Fighter Who Performed Major Surgery on Himself In the Jungle
Throughout World War I and II, soldiers came from all backgrounds. Robert Kerr “Jock” McLaren was a veterinarian by trade, but during his service with…
Ernest Borgnine: The ‘McHale’s Navy’ Star’s Service During World War II
Ernest Borgnine had an incredible acting career that spanned decades, with arguably his most notable role being Lt. Cmdr. Quinton McHale in the ABC sitcom,…
Makarov: The Low-Budget and Reliable Soviet Pistol That’s Stood the Test of Time
Not long after World War II came to an end, the United States and the USSR entered into a Cold War. As a result, both…