Henry Johnson, a member of the famous Harlem Hellfighters, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor nearly a century after his heroism in WWI
Many feats of valor are celebrated with medals and honors, yet some heroes go unrecognized for years due to racial bias, political factors, or international…
14 Celebrities who answered the call to serve their country and enlisted during the Vietnam War
Long before achieving Hollywood stardom, many actors answered the call to serve their country—some even balancing life in the military with their careers on screen.…
M47 Patton Makes Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025
Just a year after the Tank Museum launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to revive its M47 Patton tank, the iconic Cold War-era vehicle roared back…
Three sailors were trapped inside the sunken USS West Virginia after the attack on Pearl Harbor, with rescuers having no way to reach them
On December 7, 1941, Japan unleashed a devastating surprise assault on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, taking the lives of about 2,400 American…
The U.S. Air Force training error led to the unintentional drop of a Mark 15 nuclear bomb near Savannah, Georgia
During a U.S. Air Force training mission in the 1950s, a grave accident led to the unintentional drop of a Mark 15 nuclear bomb into…
The Tank Museum Receives Leopard AS1 Donation from Australian Army
The Leopard I was one of the most iconic tanks of the Cold War, with numerous variants developed for service outside of Europe. One was…
TANKFEST 2025 was a Sell-Out Success!
The world’s best display of historic moving armor wowed tank fans from around the world, with 24,000 visitors to this year’s sell-out event at the…
When a stealth fighter jet crashed in a forest, it sparked intense speculation while the Air Force attempted to cover it up
In July 1986, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter crashed in California’s Sequoia National Forest, setting off a swift and secretive response from the U.S. Air…
Cpl. Bryan Budd was set to return home from Afghanistan in a few days’ time, but sacrificed himself when Taliban fighters pinned down his unit
The Victoria Cross stands as the United Kingdom’s highest military decoration, reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinary bravery in the face of overwhelming danger. Many…
The USS Sealion (SS-315) spotted the Kongō and managed to sink the massive Japanese battleship with torpedos
The Japanese battleship Kongō gained a fearsome reputation on the seas, earning striking nicknames such as “Indestructible Diamond,” “Indra’s Spear,” and “Divine Thunder” that spoke…
WWII vet and Medal of Honor recipient Van Barfoot was at the center of an HOA dispute because of a flagpole on his lawn
During World War II, Van Barfoot showcased extraordinary bravery and determination in the face of overwhelming German forces, including formidable Tiger tanks. As a U.S.…
The U.S. government kept the cause of the deadly sinking of the HMT Rohna a secret from the American public – and the Germans
On December 7, 1941, the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led to the deaths of 1,177 sailors and crew members aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39).…