Modern | War History

Have Your Name Published in The Tank Museum’s Brand New Guide to the A34 Comet!

"The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet" atop an armored vehicle

The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet, a brand-new publication with over 300 photographs and illustrations, is available for pre-order now at a special…

Iconic Churchill Tank Makes ‘Homecoming’ Visit to Luton

People standing around a Churchill Mark III tank

The Tank Museum chose to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in a special way – by taking a Churchill Mark III back to…

Celebrating 80 Years Since Guernsey’s Liberation from German Occupation

Tractor pulling a trailer designed to look like the SS Vega, with people standing in it

*This trip was made possible through the support of the St. Pierre Park Hotel, the Old Government House Hotel, Blueislands and Aurigny. It’s been 80…

World of Warships Presents: The Longest Night of Museums

Illustration of three warships in turbulent seas

Join a live tour of naval museums around the world from the comfort of your home! This Sunday (May 18), and for the fifth consecutive…

The Tank Museum Announces Cold War Vehicle Line-Up for TANKFEST 2025

FV4101 Charioteer parked in a grassy field

The Tank Museum has announced the Cold War-era vehicles that will be making an appearance at its highly-anticipated annual tank showcase, TANKFEST 2025. The three-day…

World of Tanks Commemorating 80th Anniversary of VE Day with PvE Mission, Livestream from The Tank Museum

Rendering of three soldiers walking down a dirt road at dusk

World War II officially came to an end in Europe on May 8, 1945, and World of Tanks is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the…

Audie Murphy: The Most Decorated Soldier In US History

Military portrait of Audie Murphy

Audie Murphy was one of the most famous faces of both the US Army and Hollywood. He valiantly served overseas throughout the Second World War,…

The CIA Probably Wishes These Facts About the Agency Remained Classified

Men standing in the CIA's headquarters

With secrecy being one of the CIA’s primary objectives, it’s not exactly surprising that us everyday citizens know rather little about the agency’s activities, even…

World of Warships Naval History Review: Spring 2025

In-game rendering of SMS Von der Tann

Being a video game franchise about 20th-century naval combat, the team at World of Warships has ample experience portraying the intricacies of naval history, from…

Two Aircraft Carriers Were Stationed In the Great Lakes During WWII

USS Sable (XI-81) sailing through Lake Michigan

If there’s one thing aircraft carriers were known for during the Second World War, it was their role in changing the face of aerial combat.…

Henry Fonda Served In the US Navy During WWII – He Didn’t Want to ‘Be a Fake In a War Studio’

Military portrait of Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda was one of the most famous actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Starring in over 100 films, television specials and theater roles,…

The Real-Life Inspiration for Top Gun’s ‘Viper’ Made a Cameo in the Movie

Tom Skerritt as Mike "Viper" Metcalf in 'Top Gun'

Top Gun debuted in theaters in May 1986, and moviegoers had never seen anything like it. The film was sleek and cool, and portrayed the…