Inaccurate myths about the American Civil War many still believe to this day
The American Civil War remains one of the most defining periods in the nation’s past, yet its importance is often clouded by persistent myths that…
Legendary actor James Earl Jones often spoke fondly of his time in the military where he was commissioned as a second lieutenant
Long before James Earl Jones became renowned for one of the most commanding voices in American film and theater, he served as an officer in…
The Supersonic President: George W. Bush and the Dangerous “Deuce”
While several U.S. presidents have served in the military, only one has officially broken the sound barrier as a fighter pilot. Before he was the…
£100,000 Donation Boosts Museum’s King Tiger Restoration Project
A £100,000 donation has boosted the Tank Museum’s plan to restore a unique World War II-era tank to running condition. The major gift means it’s…
Three young sailors survived the sinking of the USS West Virginia during Pearl Harbor, but there was no way to rescue the men who were trapped inside the vessel for weeks
On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese forces struck the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor with sudden, overwhelming force. Nearly 2,400 Americans lost…
Instead of using explosives, sabot rounds rely on sheer kinetic energy to pierce armored vehicles and cause catastrophic damage
A sabot round works by relying on sheer kinetic energy rather than explosive charges to penetrate armored targets. It features a slender, hardened core—called the…
The Real-Life ‘Project Hail Mary’: Meet the WWII Logistical Genius Given Absolute Power to Save the World
In the blockbuster adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, audiences are captivated by Eva Stratt (played by Sandra Hüller). As the head of a…
Officials reassured the public that a Mark 15 thermonuclear bomb lost near Tybee Island had its plutonium core removed, but some still doubt that claim
What began as a routine United States Air Force training mission off the coast of Georgia in the mid-1950s soon became one of the enduring…
After playing young Forrest Gump on screen, Michael Conner Humphreys decided to enlist in the United States Army and serve overseas
Released in 1994, Forrest Gump struck a powerful chord with audiences and became one of the most memorable films depicting the era of the Vietnam…
The Conway Cabal: The Anonymous Plot to Dethrone George Washington
In the frozen hell of Valley Forge during the winter of 1777–1778, George Washington was fighting two wars. One was against the British Empire; the…
Three prisoners of war held in a camp near Nanyuki, Kenya, escaped to climb the second highest peak in Africa
For most prisoners of war, the fear of being captured during an escape—and the harsh punishment that would likely follow—makes the idea of fleeing seem…
The sinking of the HMT Rohna was the most devastating naval incident of WWII, but it is often overlooked in history books
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, claimed the lives of 1,177 sailors aboard the battleship USS Arizona (BB-39). Moored near Ford Island…