Cold War | War History

Missing U.S. Army Plane Discovered in Melting Swiss Glacier

In this Dakota Hunter Blog, you’ ll see a series of awesome photos of a C-53 Skytrooper that flew into a Swiss glacier some 70 years ago. All 8 passengers…

Is Conscription Coming Back to Germany?

Germany’s Armed Forces have been struggling to fill its ranks, so Angela Merkel’s ruling Christain Democratic Union (CDU Party) is suggesting a solution – a…

Oops! 6 Bad Weapons Ideas Put Into Service

In the history of combat, the victor of a skirmish has, in most cases, been determined by whoever had not just the best tactics, but…

Special Forces – A Comparative Look at Japan’s JSFG and the U.S. Green Berets

In this comparative review we pitch one against the other, some of the finest of each nation’s military groups to go head-to-head. However, this is…

War and Free Speech – The U.S. Relationship Between the Two

In the United States, World War I led to the federal government restricting what they considered unpatriotic free speech.  However, it was not apparent what…

Special Units – Muslim Battalions in the Soviet Army

In 1979, as part of the Soviet troops, there were some special units. The uniqueness was that these units consisted exclusively of representatives of Central…

WEAPONS OF THE WARSAW PACT – Book Review

All eyes seem to be on Russia these days, whether it be for the recent (and marvelous) World Cup tournament or for the more obdurate…

In Their Own Words – Remembering the Falkland Islands War

War is nothing like the movies. The life experiences soldiers have on the field are nothing like what an overview of the tactical map can…

“King Leonidas” Teams up with SEALs to Save a Russian President in “Hunter Killer” – Trailer Inside

Following on from Washington in “Olympus Has Fallen” and London in “London Has Fallen”, now it’s Moscow’s turn. The upcoming movie “Hunter Killer” is not…

“Tonka” For Sale! Your Very Own British Tornado – Bomblets not Included

This British Tornado F2 is a truly one of kind jet fighter. Commonly referred to by pilots as a “Tonka”, the Tornado had several variants,…

Packing Heavy! The Combat Kit for U.S. Soldiers in Operation Iraqi Freedom

The modern soldier now carries the heaviest combat load in the history of war. Weighing in at over 88 pounds in some cases, it is…

“Double Ugly” – The F-4 Phantom in 26 Photos

Without a doubt, the F-4 Phantom is among the finest fighters of the 20th century. Officially known as the McDonnell Douglas F4-Phantom II, the F-4…