Sparrow Force Commandos Fought Against Unprecedented Odds During the Battle of Timor
When Japan entered the Second World War, the island nation of Timor was a big target. A small group of Australian, Dutch and British soldiers…
Junkers Ju 87Bs Utilized Psychological Warfare Against Allied Ground Troops
The Germans during the Second World War hoped to take over the world, and they didn’t just plan to do so by using military force.…
What Happened to the ‘Lost’ Confederate Gold?
Going to war can be incredibly expensive. As such, the Confederate States of America solicited donations from wealthy citizens. A lot of that gold –…
Myths About the American Civil War That Need to Be Addressed
One of the most, if not the most, prominent topics in US history is the American Civil War. While the majority of what’s presented about…
The History of the US Navy’s TOPGUN School
The popular Tom Cruise movie Top Gun debuted in theaters in 1986, and features Cruise and his co-stars attending the US Navy’s TOPGUN school –…
The Titanium Used to Construct the SR-71 Blackbird Came from the Soviet Union
Aviation technology rapidly advanced during the 20th century, but as the aircraft advanced, so too did the machines and technology designed to detect them. In…
Konstantin Rokossovsky Was the Marshal of Two Armies During the 20th Century
Russia during the first half of the 20th century was both massive and constantly engaged in military conflict. One man who made a name for…
The Secret Military Plans Switzerland Put In Place to Survive the Cold War
Switzerland has long been considered one of the most neutral countries in the world, having always endeavored to avoid war. That resistance to conflict, however,…
Anti-War Resistance in the US Military During the Vietnam War
Following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor during World War II, many American civilians were eager to go off to war. It was a much…
The Paranormal and Out of This World Experiences of RAF Commander Victor Goddard
Those who participated in the World Wars saw and experienced things they could never have imagined. Victor Goddard, a member of the Royal Air Force…
‘Bonanza’ Star Dan Blocker Heroically Served His Country During the Korean War
Bonanza, which ran from 1959-73, was one of America’s favorite television series. At the heart of the show was Eric “Hoss” Cartwright, played by Dan…
The USS Midway’s Aircraft Were Credited with the First MiG Kills in Vietnam
Air battles became very common during World War II. As a result, the leading powers in the world had to build more aircraft carriers. The…