George Patton personally purchased gear for his men (and other reasons why he’s considered the best General in American history)
George Patton is one of the rare American generals to become a legend. Nicknamed “Old Blood and Guts,” he made a huge impact in World…
When Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose lost his life near the end of WWII, he became the highest ranking officer to die in the war
After facing the hardships of World War I, Maurice Rose returned to military service and became a highly respected leader during World War II. Even…
Pilots accidentally discovered a strategic maneuver while testing the Saab J35 Draken
After World War II, the need for faster and more advanced jet fighters grew rapidly. In the 1960s, Swedish engineers at Saab took on the…
The Air Force was tight-lipped when a jet mysteriously crashed in Sequoia National Forest
In July 1986, a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk crashed in California’s Sequoia National Forest, and the U.S. Air Force quickly sprang into action to cover it…
The toxic effects of Operation Ranch Hand lasted long after the Vietnam War was over
Between 1962 and 1971, following orders that started under President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. military carried out Operation Ranch Hand—a huge herbicide mission that…
Japan tried to weaken the U.S. Navy again shortly after Pearl Harbor, but their failed efforts became known as Operation K
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has been featured in countless books and movies. It was a surprise, devastating strike that caught…
The child actor from ‘Forrest Gump’ grew up and followed his dream of enlisting in the U.S. Army
Forrest Gump, released in 1994, quickly became one of the most well-known movies about the Vietnam War. Starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, and…
The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was used for secret operations during World War II
The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, later renamed the F-80, was the first jet fighter used in combat by the U.S. Army Air Forces. Although German…
U.S. Forces held their ground against Syrian and Russian fighters during the Battle of Khasham
At the start of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), U.S. coalition forces found themselves under attack by Syrian pro-government fighters and Russian private military contractors near…
Henry Johnson was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Medal of Honor for his brave actions during WWI
Many heroic acts receive medals and public praise, but some are overlooked because of discrimination, politics, or issues of nationality. One striking example is William…
Americans and Germans set aside their differences during a Christmas Truce that took place during the Battle of the Bulge
When most people hear about a Christmas truce during wartime, they think of the famous one from 1914 that occurred along the Western Front. But…
Snakes, tigers, and booby traps: All the dangers American soldiers encountered in the jungles of Vietnam
The conditions on the battlefield played a huge role in how the Vietnam War was fought. U.S. troops didn’t just face enemy fire—they had to…