Before He Was Britain’s Most Popular Leading Man, Kenneth More Served with the Royal Navy
Kenneth More was one of Britain’s greatest actors, both on-stage and on the silver screen. He became a household name, but only after he served…
Northrop Grumman X-47B: The US Navy’s Historic Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
The Northrop Grumman X-47B is an American unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). Two were developed for use under the US Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System…
Albert Göring Used His Brother’s Name to Help Jews Escape Germany
There’s one Göring who comes to mind when people think of the Second World War, yet some may be surprised to learn there was actually…
Valentin: The German U-boat Pen That Survived Multiple 22,000-Pound ‘Grand Slam’ Bombs
During the Second World War, the British dominated the waterways. Their naval fleet proved to be one of the biggest threats to Germany and, as…
M1903 Springfield: The World War I-Era Rifle That Continues to See Service With the US Army
The United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903 – commonly known as the M1903 Springfield – was a rifle used primarily by the US military.…
Korean War Helicopters That Were Vital to Those Serving In the Conflict
The Korean War took place between 1950-53 and saw the UN coalition forces operate a plethora of military vehicles, including helicopters. The United States, in…
The Oddest Showdown of World War II? American Blimp vs German U-boat
In what was arguably the oddest battle to take place during the Second World War, a US Navy blimp duked it out with a German…
Project Iceworm: The US Military’s Plan to House and Deploy ICBMs from Beneath Greenland’s Ice
Project Iceworm was a top-secret operation planned by the US Army during the Cold War. It intended to build a massive military base, housing several…
Did the US Government’s Nuclear Testing Lead the Cast and Crew of ‘The Conqueror’ to Develop Cancer?
John Wayne was one the most famous stars of Vintage Hollywood, but even he chose roles in movies that wound up being panned by critics.…
‘The Dam Busters’ Was Inspired By the Heroics and Heavy Losses of No. 617 Squadron RAF
While there are many good war films, few can be considered truly great. The Dam Busters (1955) is one of the few that falls into…
M28/M29 Davy Crockett Weapon System: The Tripod-Mounted Recoilless Rifle That Fired a Nuclear Warhead
Throughout the Cold War, the United States was concerned about the Soviet nuclear threat. As such, the US military constantly came up with weapons designed…
The McDonnell F3H Demon Was Doomed Before It Ever Entered Service
The US Navy has operated an array of aircraft throughout its history, but few had as short a service life as the McDonnell F3H Demon.…