The tail gunner’s position was notoriously perilous, but Eugene Paul Moran kept fighting after his plane was hit – and survived
On November 29, 1943, Eugene Paul Moran manned the tail gun of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress during a bombing mission over Germany when disaster…
Booby traps constructed by the Viet Cong were difficult to detect by American forces, resulting in serious physical and psychological harm
During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong became notorious for their use of guerrilla tactics and cunning traps. Leveraging an intimate knowledge of the terrain,…
The death of Benito Mussolini: Uncovering the demise of Italy’s Fascist leader during WWII
When World War II erupted, Benito Mussolini was still seen as one of Europe’s dominant political figures. Having risen to power in 1922, he aimed…
The K2 Black Panther tank developed by South Korea is equipped with a laser rangefinder and advanced targeting computer to defend against potential attacks from North Korea
Positioned just south of the tense Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), South Korea remains in a constant state of readiness, ever watchful of the volatile regime to…
America’s Six-Star Generals: No person will ever rank higher than these three men
The rank of six-star general stands as one of the rarest and most prestigious distinctions in the history of the U.S. military, reserved for commanders…
Diplomatic breakdowns, economic hardships, and military ambitions all played a role in Japan’s decision to attack Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, stands as one of history’s defining moments, propelling the United States into the global conflict of…
The aircraft carrier ‘Kaga’ played a devastating role during the Pearl Harbor attacks, but its sinking during the Battle of Midway marked Japan’s downfall in the war
When World War II began, Japan’s armed forces seemed unstoppable. The Imperial Army was renowned for its strict discipline and fierce loyalty, while the Navy…
A Green Beret with the U.S. Army Special Forces, Robert L. Howard was shot, burned, and injured by shrapnel but he was never discouraged from finishing his mission
Robert L. Howard’s story sounds like something from a Hollywood war film—but every word of it was true. A Green Beret with the U.S. Army…
The USS Kitty Hawk was a symbol of America’s naval strength but after its service, the famed vessel was sold for a penny to a scrapping company
In May 2022, the legendary USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) arrived in Brownsville, Texas, marking the end of an extraordinary naval career. Commissioned in 1961, the…
Five-Star Hotel in Guernsey was Once for German Soldiers
A five-star hotel on the Channel Island of Guernsey has a unique story to tell that took place during its occupation by the German forces…
One of the most haunting photos of WWII captured the final moments of ‘Wee Willie’, a B-17G Flying Fortress that was hit by German anti-aircraft fire
In the waning days of the Second World War, Allied air forces continued their relentless campaign to cripple what remained of Germany’s defenses and infrastructure.…
Little-known details about D-Day, the invasion involving 160,000 Allied troops that changed the outcome of the Second World War
June 6, 1944, marked a turning point in World War II as Allied forces launched the long-awaited invasion of German-occupied France. Troops from the United…