77 Years After His Deployment, Couple Gets Their Dream Wedding Photos
The Second World War prevented Royce and Frankie King from having the wedding of their dreams. Nearly 80 years later, they were given the opportunity…
Why is Russia Using the Soviet-Era KS-19 Anti-Aircraft Gun in Ukraine?
Recently, Russian forces have been spotted using KS-19 anti-aircraft guns during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The Soviet-era artillery piece is without a doubt powerful enough…
The US Army Air Forces Accidentally Dropped Bombs on Boise City, Oklahoma
Accidents happen. Some, however, are far worse than others, such as mistakingly attacking one’s own country during a practice aerial bombing mission. As ridiculous as…
General Dynamics Land Systems Reveals Long-Awaited AbramsX MBT
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has officially revealed its AbramsX main battle tank (MBT) after months of speculation. The preview was provided via a video…
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) Embarks on First Deployment
The US Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier has departed on her first ever deployment. The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will undergo an…
Theodore Roosevelt IV: Vietnam War Veteran, Activist and Environmentalist
Theodore Roosevelt IV is one of many in a long line of namesakes. His most well-known relative is his great-grandfather, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, who served…
Tony Rolt Escaped from POW Camps Seven Times Before Becoming a Successful Racing Driver
It’s safe to say Tony Rolt’s life after the Second World War was just as impressive as his time overseas. Rolt is best known for…
The Sabot Round Pierces Tanks and Liquifies Its Targets
The sabot round is a form of ammunition used by tanks for armored warfare. The non-explosive anti-tank round surrounds a projectile and allows it to…
U-111: Wreck of Famed WWI-Era German U-boat Discovered Off the Coast of Virginia
During the First World War, Allied vessels feared encountering a German U-boat while traveling across the Atlantic Ocean. It was common for them to be…
The Tragic Fate of the USS Grenadier (SS-210) and Her Crew
For over 70 years, nobody knew the fate of the USS Grenadier (SS-210). Struck by a Japanese aircraft, the submarine sank to the bottom of…
S-Mine: Nicknamed ‘Bouncing Betty,’ It Struck Fear Into Allied Soldiers
The S-mine, originally named the Schrapnellmine, was a German bounding mine used extensively by Wehrmacht troops throughout the Second World War. When detonated, it thrust…
Citizens Fleeing Over Russia’s Mobilization Efforts, Conscripts Given Rusty Weapons
With the Russo-Ukrainian War entering its seventh month, reports coming out of Russia have suggested the country’s Armed Forces are being equipped with rusty, secondhand…