“Tonka” For Sale! Your Very Own British Tornado – Bomblets not Included
This British Tornado F2 is a truly one of kind jet fighter. Commonly referred to by pilots as a “Tonka”, the Tornado had several variants,…
Packing Heavy! The Combat Kit for U.S. Soldiers in Operation Iraqi Freedom
The modern soldier now carries the heaviest combat load in the history of war. Weighing in at over 88 pounds in some cases, it is…
“Double Ugly” – The F-4 Phantom in 26 Photos
Without a doubt, the F-4 Phantom is among the finest fighters of the 20th century. Officially known as the McDonnell Douglas F4-Phantom II, the F-4…
“Invisible”? Apparently Not – F-35 Stealth Fighter Tracked by Website in Real Time
The F-35, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is the most expensive weapons program in the history of the United States. President Donald Trump has publicly praised…
The Father of Jet Planes – The German Me 262 in 21 Photos
The development of weapons during the Second World War often laid a foundation for the technology that remains in use to this day. In a…
Must See Video: Normandy Vets Return to France Compliments of the Best Defense Foundation
Making a Remarkable Journey Back The Best Defense Foundation recently took several American WWII veterans back to Normandy this summer where they had served 74…
Still Going Strong – The F-16 Fighting Falcon
Originally designed to give the United States Air Force (USAF) superiority in the air, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has developed into a multi-role aircraft fighting…
Floating Combat Cities – Evolution of Nuclear Carriers with 20 Awesome Photos
The Navy airbases at sea are a significant instrument in maintaining security of naval forces and also providing mobile support of operations inland. They are…
Vietnam War Living History: Stories Of War From Those Who Fought
The Duke Museum of Military History in Rome, Georgia, has an ambitious plan to collect war stories from veterans of America’s wars. Presently, the museum…
Silent Service Game Changers – The Advent of Nuclear-Powered Submarines
Nuclear powered submarines were a major leap from the conventional submarines in terms of speed, refueling intervals, air dependence and underwater endurance ratings. Current generations…
Remember the Soviet Prisoner Uprising in Pakistan at Camp Badaber? Neither Did We
On April 26, 1985, an uprising of Soviet and Afghan prisoners of war took place in the Badaber military camp. The result of the uprising…
New military museum in the Middle East – Jordan’s Royal Tank Museum
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Robby Houben The world’s newest tank museum opened its doors this year in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.…