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…
Georgios Averof: The Greek Armored Cruiser With An Impressive Service History
When historians think of the great powers of the Second World War, Greece doesn’t typically come to mind, but it should, as least when it…
August von Mackensen: The German Field Marshal Dubbed ‘The Last Hussar’
Hussars originated in Central Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries and were made up of light cavalry soldiers. Though military in nature, they can…
The Best Movie Battle Scenes to Ever Come Out of Hollywood
By Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald A number of incredible war films are released each year. Covering both fictional and real-life historical conflicts, many go…
Sinking of the HMT Rohna: The Largest Loss of American Life At Sea During WWII
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 saw 1,177 sailors and crewmen onboard the USS Arizona (BB-39) lose their lives. While a…
Frank Luke: The WWI Flying Ace Who Was Like a Real-Life Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell
While dogfights first occurred during the Mexican Revolution, it wasn’t until the First World War that they became widespread. Upon returning home from service, pilots…
Desert Eagle: The Handgun Loved By Hunters and Hollywood Studios
The Desert Eagle is one of the most well-known firearms on the market today. While not intended for use on the battlefield, the weapon has…