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).…
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…