The Japanese Kongō was the only battleship to be sunk by an American submarine during World War II
The Japanese battleship Kongō earned a legendary reputation and several powerful nicknames—“Indestructible Diamond,” “Indra’s Spear,” and “Divine Thunder.” These names reflected her feared status and…
Medal of Honor recipient Van Barfoot single-handedly disabled a Tiger tank using a bazooka
During World War II, Van Barfoot demonstrated remarkable courage and heroism on the battlefield, earning deep respect from his fellow soldiers. When faced with a…
The solemn reason why Paul Tibbets, pilot of the Enola Gay, refused a funeral and a headstone when he passed away
Brigadier General Paul Tibbets, despite becoming a household name for piloting the Enola Gay during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, made a very deliberate decision…
Locals in Papua New Guinea nicknamed a downed WWII-era plane the “Swamp Ghost” after it was abandoned in the jungle for decades
In 1972, while flying over the swamps of Papua New Guinea, members of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) spotted something unusual below. The strange…
Military leaders were expecting a high number of casualties from Operation Downfall, but they never had to go through with the attack
At the end of World War II, the United States was getting ready for Operation Downfall—a massive, two-part invasion plan meant to force Japan to…
Why is a German U-boat from WWI at the bottom of Lake Michigan?
Resting at the bottom of Lake Michigan is a 185-foot German U-boat—an unlikely discovery, especially since no German submarines ever patrolled the Great Lakes during…
The USS Arizona (BB-39) sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor, but years later, survivors were able to reunite with the lost vessel and crew
The USS Arizona (BB-39) was a Pennsylvania-class battleship built for the U.S. Navy in the mid-1910s and named after the 48th state to join the…
Somerset’s Historic Helicopters is Dedicated to Bringing ‘War Birds’ Back to Life!
A British businessman and pilot believes his company is the only one in the world bringing military helicopters back to life – and when Andrew…
Why the crew of the USS Texas (BB-35) intentionally flooded the ship during the D-Day Invasion
The USS Texas (BB-35) was one of the strongest battleships in the U.S. Navy, serving in both World War I and World War II. Famous…
Before appearing in 90 movies throughout his career, Lee Van Cleef served in the U.S. Navy during WWII
Lee Van Cleef became a star during the heyday of American Westerns, known for his sharp features and intense gaze that made him a natural…
When Benghazi came under a surprise attack, former Navy seal Glen Doherty gave his life defending the compound
On the night of September 11, 2012, a group of heavily armed attackers launched a coordinated assault on the U.S. State Department compound in Benghazi,…
A key designer of the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber was convicted of espionage for giving classified information to foreign governments
Noshir Gowadia was a key figure in developing the B-2 Spirit’s stealth capabilities, particularly its defenses against heat-seeking missiles. He even referred to himself as…