The US Navy’s New Zumwalt-Class Stealth Destroyer – High-Tech, Powerful… But Hugely Expensive
The US Navy’s newest destroyer, USS Zumwalt, is the most modern – and the most expensive – warship in US naval history. The vessel is incredibly…
96-Year-Old World War II Veteran Runs New York Marathon
Jonathan Mendes participated in the New York Marathon and spent 11 hours and 20 minutes of running. The 96-year-old veteran of World War II and…
He Saved Lives, Died Twice, and Lived for Over a Century
Many people saved Jews during WWII, but one person was perhaps unique for three reasons. First; he became a citizen of six different countries simultaneously.…
Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated Dog of The First World War
Dogs are often regarded as man’s best friend. They are loyal animals, can be very protective and can be trained to do many tasks. For…
A Weird Wehrmacht Vehicle – Half Tank, Half Motorbike – This Is The Kettenkrad
A vehicle designated SdKfz 2 was an interesting part of the Wehrmacht arsenal. The “tracked motorcycle,” commonly named in the German Army as the Kettenkrad,…
How The Cowboy Capital Honored Veterans On Veterans Day 2016
Stephenville, The Cowboy Capital of the World, honored veterans this Veterans Day, 2016, at the Erath County Courthouse in the center of this small, but…
Two US Navy 3rd Class Petty Officers, 100 years Apart
From its creation in 1915, until 1974, the United States Coast Guard adopted the uniforms of the United States Navy. These included the dress blue…
National World War I Museum And Memorial Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary By Saying “Thank You”
National World War I Museum The newly Congressional-designated National World War I Museum opened to critical acclaim in 2006. Ten years and more than 2…
Creating Hacksaw Ridge – An Incredible Set Built From Scratch For The Movie
To tell the authentic story of Desmond Doss, the conscientious objector awarded the Medal of Honour for rescuing 75 soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa,…
Newly Released Graphic WWII Footage Of Flamethrower Use Shows The Brutal Reality Of The War
Evidence of just how brutal World War II could be is still coming to light 70 years after it ended. Video footage of the Australian…
Shocking Footage Of Nukes Being Tested On Marines (Watch)
The most terrible weapon ever created is, of course, the nuclear bomb. During the Second World War, both the Allies and Nazi Germany were working…
Letters Give A Glimpse Of Second World War Life From A Different Perspective
American Second World War veteran Army Sergeant Donald Kimple had many stories he could’ve told based on his unique experiences as personal secretary to the…