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The Night Vision Scope Gave the Americans a Much-Needed Edge on Okinawa

Three Japanese soldiers sitting behind a large rock

The Second World War saw the involvement of many superpowers, and the prolonged fighting forced the majority to make much-needed advancements to their weaponry and…

USS Houston (CL/CA-30): The Galloping Ghost of World War II

USS Houston (CA-30) at sea + Fog

The Pacific saw much action during the Second World War, serving as the backdrop for many major engagements. Among the most successful Allied vessels to…

Vincent Speranza: The American Soldier Who Went On An Epic Beer Run to Help a Comrade

Military portrait of Vincent Speranza + Portrait of Vincent Speranza

Soldiers who’ve been injured in battle can often be comforted with items that remind them of home. During the Siege of Bastogne in World War…

Clark Gable Flew Five Combat Missions With the Eighth Air Force During World War II

Clark Gable sticking his head out of an aircraft

A number of famous actors have served in the US military. While the majority of them went off to war prior to finding fame, there…

John ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill: The British Army Officer Who Charged Into Battle With a Longbow, Broadsword and a Set of Bagpipes

John "Mad Jack" Churchill and others running from an LCP (L), through the water, to the shore + Portrait of John "Mad Jack" Churchill

In every conflict, there are service members who stand out for their unique ways of approaching conflict. None, however, were as quirky as John “Mad…

NFL Players Who Lost Their Lives Serving in the US Military

Military portrait of Jack Lummus + Al Blozis dressed in his football uniform + Military portrait of Pat Tillman

When it first came about, it was common for National Football League (NFL) players to serve in the US military. While it’s since become far…

Little-Known Facts About the F-35 Lightning II Helmet – It Costs More Than a Ferrari!

Anthony Farnsworth wearing a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II helmet + Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II in flight

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II experienced its first flight in December 2006, and it has since become an integral part of the US military.…

The Maxim Gun Changed Warfare – With Devastating Results

Soldier aiming a Maxim gun

The Gatling gun, created in 1861, was equipped by the Union Army during the American Civil War. This powerful weapon also saw use throughout the…

These Unsettling Facts About WWII Aren’t Taught In School

WWII-era German aircraft flying over a destroyed city

Volumes have been written about the Second World War. Generations of students have learned about the conflict and, depending on the extent of their education,…

Bob Hope Dedicated Half a Century to Entertaining Troops With the USO

Bob Hope performing on stage, with a USO flag hanging behind him

Being away from home for long periods of time can be demoralizing for troops. With the Second World War continuing to rage in both Europe…

These US Marine Corps ‘Facts’ Are Actually Myths – But They Make for Great Stories!

US Marines saluting in uniform

The US Marine Corps is well-over two centuries old, and the legendary leathernecks who’ve made up its ranks have a long and distinguished tradition. However,…

The Often-Misinterpreted Truth About the Military Origins of the Hells Angels Name

Five Curtiss P-40 Warhawks in flight + Member of the Hells Angels wearing a leather vest

The Hells Angels are among the most well-known motorcycle clubs in the world. While the gang is listed as a criminal syndicate in the United…