Operation Market Garden Led to a Decades-Long Treasure Hunt That’s Still Ongoing
In 2023, the Dutch National Archives unveiled a collection of documents that had previously been classified as “confidential,” as per the customary 75-year term. Among…
The M249 SAW Machine Gun Continues to Enhance the Role of Infantrymen in Combat
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) machine gun – also known as the Light Machine Gun, 5.56 mm, M249 – is a critical tool for…
The Japanese Bolt-Action Arisaka Type 99 Rifle Saw Extensive Use In the Pacific Theater
The Arisaka Type 99 rifle was a significant evolution in the realm of military armaments. Born out of necessity in the 1930s, its development reflected…
The Battle of France Saw a European Power Fall in Just Six Weeks
One campaign changed the direction of the Second World War: the Battle of France. The period leading up to the engagement was known as the…
Kaiser Wilhem and Tsar Nicholas II Tried (and Failed) to Avert World War I
The First World War, commonly referred to as the Great War, was an era characterized by profound upheaval, wherein major global powers engaged in intense…
20 Photos That Show the Remnants of World War I Scattered Across Europe
The scars of the Great War, which raged from 1914-18, remain visible in Europe more than 100 years after the fighting stopped. The conflict left…
Ending the Deadliest Conflict in Human History: Why Did Japan Surrender in World War II?
The Japanese surrender in World War II brought to a close one of the darkest and deadliest chapters in human history. While the Germans waved…
10 Photos That Show US Navy Ships During Their Prime and Following Their Retirement
It would be near impossible to list all of the ships that have served under the US Navy over the centuries – so we’re not…
Mauthausen Was One of the Most Notorious Concentration Camps Operated By the German Regime
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Austria, the remnants of Mauthausen concentration camp are a somber testament to one of the darkest chapters of the…
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23: The Most-Produced Variable-Sweep Wing Aircraft in History
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 “Flogger” is a variable-geometry fighter aircraft designed for the Soviet Union in the 1960s. It was introduced in the 1970s, with 5,047…
Lessons Learned From the Battle of Tarawa Led to the Creation of the US Navy SEALs
Between November 20-23, 1943, 35,000 American troops secured Betio island, part of Tarawa Atoll. This was an impressive feat, as the Japanese had anticipated it…
From Gangsters to the Battlefield: The Enduring Legacy of the Tommy Gun
When discussing the Tommy Gun, it’s essential to delve into the cultural impact it’s had over the years. Originally designed for the military during World…