Destroyed Dam In Ukraine Reveals Skulls Dating Back to WWII
The Kakhovka Dam has been in the news as of late, over allegations the Russian military was behind its collapse on June 6, 2023. Along…
Leichtgeschütz 40: Germany’s Powerful World War II-Era Recoilless Gun
The Leichtgeschütz 40 (LG 40) was a German recoilless gun that saw service during the Second World War. The Wehrmacht first used the weapon during…
Emotional Drone Footage of Margraten American Cemetery
Drone footage has captured the true magnitude of the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten. Built to serve as a final resting place for…
Easy Company Assigned to Occupation Duty At the Eagle’s Nest
Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division are arguably among the most famous paratroopers to have served during the Second World…
The Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress ‘Memphis Belle’ Flew 25 Combat Missions Over Europe
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress holds the distinction of being the third-most produced bomber of all time, with 12,731 built from 1936-45. The aircraft first…
The Northrop Tacit Blue Was Nicknamed the ‘Alien School Bus’ For Its Unusual Design
Several unusual aircraft have been developed over the years (just look at the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin), but few were as unique in appearance as the…
The Best Traits of Respected Leadership
There’s a pulsating heart that beats within the chest of any great organization or team: a leader. Not just any leader, but one who’s revered,…
The Most Impactful Military Vehicles of World War II
In the shadowy chapters of history, battles are often viewed through the prism of generals and troops – their tactics, their bravery and their sacrifices.…
Operation Red Wings and Its Depiction in ‘Lone Survivor’
The American biographical war film, Lone Survivor, was released in 2013. Starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Peter Berg, it depicts the events of Operation…
24th Infantry Division Bazooka Team Taking On the Enemy During the Battle of Osan
The Battle of Osan was one of the opening engagements of the Korean War. It was the first time the United States faced the North…
M20 Recoilless Rifle: While Not Effective Against Tanks, It Obliterated Enemy Pillboxes
The M20 recoilless rifle saw limited service at the end of World War II and was used extensively in Korea. It was only capable of…
Walt Disney Served As An Ambulance Driver for the Red Cross During World War I
Growing up, Walt Disney had a passion for drawing. He pursued this as he matured, turning sketching into not just a career, but the biggest…