Do you know the differences between a military prison and a federally-run correctional facility?
In 2019, correctional institutions across the United States—including federal, state, and military systems—held approximately 1.38 million people in custody. Over the past century, the purpose…
Nicknamed ‘Old Blood and Guts’, General George S. Patton became famous during WWII for his bold leadership style and strong tactical skills
George S. Patton is one of the most well-known figures in American military history. Nicknamed “Old Blood and Guts,” he became known for his bold…
What does the ‘D’ in ‘D-Day’ mean? (Plus other facts about the historic invasion of Normandy)
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, World War II reached a major turning point as Allied forces launched a carefully planned invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Soldiers…
USS Wisconsin (BB-64): The Iowa-class battleship that lost her temper during the Korean War
USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, served as a powerful symbol of American naval strength for more than fifty years. She saw combat in World…
Bizarre battle techniques from the medieval ages that included ‘rocket cats’ and crawling through the toilet system
Throughout history, warfare has often been shaped by the constant struggle between defense and attack. In modern combat, fixed fortifications provide much less protection than…
John Wayne made life miserable for producer Darryl Zanuck on the set of ‘The Longest Day’
Widely considered one of the landmark war films of the 1960s, The Longest Day earned acclaim for its large-scale battle scenes and star-studded cast. Away…
Two vessels were transformed into Doomsday Ships during the Cold War to ensure a “continuity of operations’ in the event of nuclear war
At the height of Cold War tensions during the 1960s, American officials worried that a surprise nuclear attack could decimate national leadership and severely disrupt…
Disproven myths about the American Civil War that many still believe in this day and age
The American Civil War remains one of the most pivotal events in American history, yet many misconceptions continue to shape how the conflict is remembered…
When Baledogle Military Airfield was targeted by al-Shabaab, the New Jersey Army National Guard successfully defended the base
In September 2019, Baledogle Military Airfield was targeted in a coordinated assault by al-Shabaab, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. State…
Operation K: The lesser known and failed attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet
The Japanese attack on Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 caused severe losses to the U.S. Pacific Fleet, sinking and disabling multiple battleships…
Did a Mark 15 thermonuclear weapon lost in the waters near Tybee Island contain its plutonium core? Experts are still divided to this day
What started as a standard U.S. Air Force training exercise off the coast of Georgia in the mid-1950s later became one of the Cold War’s…
While it was never used in combat, the Sprint missile was an impressive achievement in Cold War engineering
Developed during the height of Cold War tensions, the Sprint missile was designed with a highly specific mission: to intercept and destroy incoming Soviet nuclear…