At the Siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War, Brig. Gen. Martin Green boasted about being invincible moments before he was killed
The American Civil War was rife with bizarre and surprising incidents. Soldiers spoke of bullets colliding in mid-flight, mysterious glowing wounds that appeared to heal…
Disturbing and rarely discussed stories from the Second World War that changed our perspective
World War II is often recounted through heroic tales and pivotal turning points, but the reality was far more harrowing than many textbooks let on.…
An English Electric Lightning jet roared to life and took off with a RAF engineer trapped inside when the take-off sequence was accidentally triggered
Not all Royal Air Force heroes take to the skies in pilot gear. Walter Holden, an RAF ground engineer, was among the countless unsung experts…
The USS Pueblo has been held hostage by North Korea since the Vietnam War where it is a symbol of defiance against the U.S.
During the Vietnam War, North Korea’s 1968 capture of the USS Pueblo sparked a dangerous diplomatic crisis. Assigned to gather intelligence, the ship was operating in…
The reasons why experts will likely never know how many German-Americans decided to fight for Germany during WWII
In HBO’s 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers, there’s a poignant scene where Tech. Sgt. Donald Malarkey, played by Scott Grimes, speaks with a German POW…
Iconic World War II Tanks United for the First Time at TANKFEST 2025
Thousands of spectators witnessed two rare Second World War-era German Tiger tanks running together for the first time ever at a special display as part…
Two American pilots who were hungover after a night of partying didn’t hesitate to jump into action as the attack on Pearl Harbor unfolded
As time goes by, the small details of wartime experiences often slip away, which makes firsthand accounts all the more valuable. Although training and combat…
A former SS soldier who went on to serve in Vietnam as a member of MACV-SOG was killed in action and buried at Arlington National Cemetery
When the Second World War broke out, Finland initially aimed to remain neutral. That hope was shattered when the Soviet Union invaded, sparking the brutal…
The crew of the USS R-14 (SS-91) was stranded more than 100 miles off of Hawaii’s coast until they built sails from blankets to get back to shore
By modern standards, a World War I-era submarine might seem primitive—and even at the time, sail power was far from typical. But in May 1921,…
Allied forces were prepared for mass casualties during Operation Downfall, but the atomic bombs prevented the plan from being used
As World War II approached its final chapter, the United States devised an ambitious plan known as Operation Downfall—an extensive, two-part campaign designed to compel…
Running King Tiger Ready to Make UK Debut at TANKFEST 2025
TANKFEST 2025 is only a few days away, and the most anticipated guest at this year’s event has arrived at the Tank Museum. The world’s…
Four elite shooters who revolutionized battlefield tactics to become the greatest snipers in military history
Rising to the top of sniper history takes more than sharpshooting skills—it demands intense focus, unwavering discipline, and the ability to stay invisible under pressure.…