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German U-boats Managed to Sink 397 Allied Vessels in Torpedo Junction in Just Six Months

SS Pennsylvania Sun shrouded in smoke at sea

The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest engagement of the Second World War, with the Kriegsmarine reigning supreme in the ocean for much of…

There Are Three U-boats Entombed Beneath a Parking Lot in Germany’s Second-Largest City

U-3008 at sea

While it’s not unheard of for wartime sea vessels to be located beneath the earth, it is rare. The most notable instance of this was…

The Most Iconic Cargo Aircraft in Military History

Lockheed C-130E Hercules in flight + Douglas C-47 Skytrain in flight

When discussing military aircraft, much of the conversation centers around fighters and bombers. However, there’s a category that is deserving of more recognition: military cargo…

The 309th Maintenance and Regeneration Group Manages the Largest Aircraft Boneyard in the World

Aerial view of Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses parked in a field

Military enthusiasts and aviation fans alike often marvel at aircraft boneyards, and the largest one in the world is located in the southwestern United States.…

The Wreck of the RMS Titanic Was Found During a Top-Secret Military Operation

Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) shining lights on the wreck of the RMS Titanic

The sinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912 was one of the most tragic maritime disasters in history. As such, the discovery of the…

US Navy Takes Delivery of Destroyer Named for MoH Recipient John Basilone

USS John Basilone (DDG-122) transiting through the Kennebec River + John Basilone in his US Marine Corps uniform

The US Navy has officially taken delivery of its latest warship, the Flight IIA guided missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG-122). The Arleigh Burke-class vessel,…

USS Sachem (SP-192): ‘The Ghost Ship’ That Served in Both World Wars and Now Sits Abandoned in the Wilderness

Celt docked at port

There are many abandoned ships across the United States, but few have as storied a history as the USS Sachem (SP-192), which also went by…

Volunteers Requesting Help to Save World War II-Era Liberty Ship SS John W. Brown

SS John W. Brown docked at port

One of the last remaining operational World War II-era liberty ships is at risk of falling into disrepair and losing its certification from the US…

The Tank Museum Launches Fundraising Campaign to Restore M47 Patton

M47 Patton parked in a grassy area outside

The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom, has launched a fundraising campaign to fund the restoration of its sole M47 Patton. The Cold War-era medium…

It’s Illegal for the US Navy to Have Less Than 11 Aircraft Carriers in Its Fleet

Five McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets flying over the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

The advent of the aircraft carrier forever changed how militaries conduct warfare. Before, aircraft were limited to operations close to shore, but the introduction of…

‘I Regret Filing That Patent’ – Creator of the ‘Glock Switch’ Speaks Out Against His Own Invention

Pair of hands holding a Glock and a Glock switch

Glock is one of the biggest name in handguns, with the Austrian company’s weapons available worldwide for military, police and civilian use. As of late,…

The A-10 Warthog Was Built to Last – And These Facts Prove It

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II parked on a runway

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II – better known among airmen as the “Warthog” – is one of the most powerful pieces of Cold War-era…