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…
The M79 grenade launcher was an essential weapon during the Vietnam War but was phased out as multi-shot systems were developed
Nicknamed the “Thumper-Gun,” “Bloop Tube,” and in Australia, the “Wombat Gun,” the M79 grenade launcher stood out for its break-action design and shotgun-like appearance. Troops…
The Morgenthau Plan was a controversial idea for post-war Germany that would have stripped the country of its military and technology
As World War II began turning irreversibly in favor of the Allies—especially after the success of the Normandy invasion—attention shifted from battlefield victories to the…
When the U.S. Air Force’s classified stealth fighter crashed in California’s Sequoia National Forest, officials had to cover up what happened
In July 1986, a stealthy F-117 Nighthawk fighter went down in California’s Sequoia National Forest, prompting a rapid and highly secretive recovery operation by the…
Mary Edwards Walker was the Army’s first female surgeon and during her service, was captured and held by the Confederate Army for four months
In the United States today, women make up roughly one-third of all physicians and comprise about 14 percent of active-duty military personnel. This marks a…
Was Fred Rogers a military sniper or Navy SEAL? Debunking the myths about his military service
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (1968–2001) earned a special place in the hearts of children and families across North America, praised for addressing difficult topics like death,…
About 200 enemy casualties were reported from the first deadly clash between the U.S. and Russia since the Cold War
At the outset of Operation Inherent Resolve, coalition forces faced an unexpected and intense battle near the Syrian town of Khasham. A large attacking contingent—comprised…
The Tank Museum Shines a Light on Women at War
Renowned author Dr. Vivien “Viv” Newman will be speaking at The Tank Museum on October 29, 2025, as part of a half-term program celebrating women…
Even Leonard Matlovich’s decorated military record couldn’t protect him from the U.S. military’s homophobic policies
After returning from his tour in Vietnam, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leonard Matlovich found himself waging a different kind of battle—one not on foreign…
Lance Corporal: Essential facts to know about this respected rank in the Marine Corps
Achieving the rank of lance corporal in the Marine Corps is not an automatic reward for completing training—it must be earned through continued performance and…
Late actor James Earl Jones was known for his commanding voice and presence on screen, but he was also commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War period
Long before his commanding voice became legendary on stage and screen, James Earl Jones first served his country in uniform. After studying drama at the…
Terrifying but skilled armies throughout history that struck fear into the hearts of their enemies
Throughout history, wars have ignited for innumerable reasons, drawing people from all backgrounds to fight for their beliefs, their rulers, or their very survival. Among…