The Great Panjandrum: WWII’s Rocket Wheel That Tried to Do What Robots Do Now
Modern armies have a simple, brutal problem: how do you punch a safe lane through mines and obstacles without putting people in the kill zone?…
Long Before the U.S. Army, China Had Already Rewritten the Rules of War With This Invention
Today, the People’s Liberation Army is widely viewed as a force on the rise—larger, more technologically advanced, and increasingly central to global military calculations. Discussions…
The First Guests Have Been Announced for TANKFEST 2026
Two German-built tanks will be attending the world’s biggest display of historic moving armour this coming June. Nicknamed the Nashorn “Phoenix” after restoration was delayed…
This WWII Arctic War Aircraft Carrier Plan Sounds Ridiculous—Until You Learn Why
It sounds like something dreamed up on a napkin during a long winter night, but it was very real. In the middle of World War…
INTERVIEW: HMS Victory and the ‘Big Repair’
War History Online guest writer Geoff Moore has been investigating Lord Horatio Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory. The 104-gun vessel is currently under a 10-year repair…
World of Warships Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with Naval Museum Atlas Calendar
Earlier this year, World of Warships launched the Naval Museum Atlas, an interactive platform aimed at helping naval history enthusiasts plan trips to maritime museums…
Infamous World War II Tank Reveals New Evidence of Desperate Final Battle
A piece of shrapnel concealed inside one of The Tank Museum‘s most popular exhibits for over 80 years provides insight into the bloody history of…
Green M548 Troop Carrier Rides Here to Stay at The Tank Museum!
Successful testing of renewable diesel in the Cold War-era M548 troop carriers at The Tank Museum means a greener future for the museum’s historic running…
Dig Reveals the History of Buckler’s Hard – Where Many of the Ships from the Battle of Trafalgar Were Built
Slipway 2, on the Beaulieu River at Buckler’s Hard in New Forest, Hampshire, United Kingdom, is where an archaeological dig found the original slipway timbers…
See Historic World War II-Era Tanks in Action at Tiger Day Autumn 2025
Tiger Day Autumn is among the most highly-anticipated events of the year for tank and military enthusiasts alike, and the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset,…
Win a Ride in a Rare World War II-Era Tank – Thanks to The Tank Museum!
The Tank Museum is offering the chance for two lucky individuals to win a ride in the world-famous Tiger 131 at the museum’s Tiger Day…
The Tank Museum Releasing Guide to Lawrence of Arabia’s Favorite Wartime Armored Car
The armored car beloved by Lawrence of Arabia is the subject of a new book by The Tank Museum – and military and war buffs…