Facing jail time, Maynard Harrison Smith enlisted and saved his comrades when their Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress caught fire
War has a tendency to reveal unexpected sides of people. The loudest voice in the room may falter under fire, while the quietest might rise…
The discovery of the USS Grayback decades after it sank gave closure to the families of 80 crew members who lost their lives
The long-lost USS Grayback (SS-208) was finally located after nearly 75 years, bringing an end to one of World War II’s enduring mysteries. The submarine…
The U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon Program includes the rollout of the XM7 rifle
The U.S. Army is rolling out the XM7 rifle to take over as the primary weapon for infantry forces, phasing out the long-serving M4 Carbine.…
Harlem Hellfighters: The All-Black Military Unit That Broke Barriers on the Western Front
When it comes to American military history, few units are as storied and famous as the Harlem Hellfighters. Officially the 369th Infantry Regiment, this all-Black…
Brian Dennehy, known for his role in ‘First Blood’, faced backlash for claiming he had seen combat in Vietnam when he never did
Brian Dennehy, celebrated for his strong performances in films like First Blood (1982), F/X (1986), and Romeo + Juliet (1996), had an extensive career in…
Dangerous atomic bomb experiments involving the ‘Demon Core’ caused the deaths of two Americans after WWII
In August 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, marking the only time nuclear weapons have been used in combat. The devastation…
Robert L. Howard: Meet the most decorated Vietnam War soldier and Green Beret in U.S. military history
Robert L. Howard was a distinguished U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, renowned for his remarkable resilience and bravery during the Vietnam War. Over the course…
Weather data was so crucial during World War II that it led to the ‘North Atlantic Weather War’
World War II wasn’t just a conflict of tanks, planes, and soldiers—it was also a battle fought in the shadows of intelligence and counterintelligence. Both…
Following his service in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Henry Fonda starred in acclaimed war movies like ‘The Longest Day’
Henry Fonda, a celebrated actor from Hollywood’s Golden Age, built an impressive career that spanned over 100 films, television shows, and stage productions. Known for…
The B-2 Spirit is effective at evading radar detection, but was still captured by Google’s optical satellites
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is renowned for its cutting-edge stealth capabilities, featuring a smooth, flying-wing design and radar-absorbing materials that make it highly effective…
The largest amphibious landing of the Pacific Theater triggered the Battle of Okinawa, a major turning point in the Second World War
The Battle of Okinawa, which began just weeks before Germany’s surrender, was the final major conflict in the Pacific during World War II. It marked…
The Maxim machine gun’s innovative design and features make it a key weapon for the United States and NATO allies
Invented in 1884, the Maxim gun changed the face of warfare forever. Over the next century, machine guns saw rapid advancements. Some models were made…