USS Missouri (BB-63): American Battleship and Site of the Japanese Surrender
The USS Missouri (BB-63) was a bit late to the party. Completed in January 1944, she was the last US battleship to enter the action…
The Most Fearsome Military Units of All Time
Intimidation plays an important part in conflict, as do teamwork and skill. The most fearsome military units in history combined these three traits, as well…
Bren Light Machine Gun: The British Weapon That Featured Heavily in North Africa
The early 20th century featured both massive wars and rapid advances in technology. Among the most prominent and effective weapons to emerge during this time…
Vietnam War Movies That Best Show the Realities of the Conflict
Life was forever changed for the 2.7 million individuals who served in Vietnam. The realities of the war also changed cinema. Rather than show the…
MG-42: The German Machine Gun That Mowed Down Enemies On the Battlefield
The Second World War was fought with a number of new technologies and weapons. In a conflict this intense, each nation was desperate to get…
The Most Dangerous Military Aircraft to Ever Take to the Skies
Since the First World War, aircraft have been key to winning major skirmishes. Not only do they provide fire support from the air, but they…
HMS Royal Oak (08): The Royal Navy Battleship That Fought Valiantly During the Battle of Jutland
Battleships were extremely important during the First World War, and the British Royal Navy had some of the most impressive vessels of the conflict. They…
John McCain Opened Up About What It Was Like Being a POW In the Vietnam War
During the years he served in the US Senate, John McCain was known for being a maverick. He earned this reputation by sticking to his…
10 Mistakes Made By the Filmmakers Behind ‘Pearl Harbor’
Director Michael Bay made his mark with films like The Rock (1996), Bad Boys (1995) and Armageddon (1998). He was eventually given the chance to…
The US Army Once Tried to Turn a Nerf Football Into a Grenade
The Cold War was a time of near constant military innovation. The frequent advancement of weapons of war required a fast response, which sometimes meant…
Cavalry Scouts Have Been An Integral Part of the US Army for Centuries
The US Army was officially founded on June 14, 1775. Just a few months later, the Cavalry Scouts were created. These soldiers have played an…
Flakpanzer Gepard: A Cold War-Era Anti-Aircraft Gun That Continues to See Use
In May 1955, nearly a decade after the end of the Second World War, West Germany joined NATO. Reacting to the decision, the Soviet Union…