Historically accurate movies about the D-Day landings that should be considered essential viewing
June 6, 1944—known to history as D-Day—stands as a pivotal turning point in World War II, when Allied forces launched their monumental assault on Normandy.…
World of Warships Celebrates 10 Years of Naval Warfare
For an online game that prides itself on historical accuracy and meticulous detail, 10 years is no small feat – and that’s exactly the anniversary…
Allied leaders were tasked with shaping Germany’s future after the war and one proposed plan would have turned the country into a nation of farmers
As the momentum of World War II swung decisively toward the Allies—particularly following the triumph in Normandy—leaders in both military and political circles turned their…
Obscure details about the D-Day landings that are often left out of most historical accounts
On June 6, 1944, World War II reached a turning point when the Allies launched a sweeping invasion of German-occupied France. Troops from the United…
Thanksgiving Day, 1968: While families were enjoying dinner, six MACV-SOG Commandos battled 30,000 North Vietnamese troops
On Thanksgiving Day, 1968, while countless American families sat down to enjoy holiday feasts, six elite operatives from the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies…
Congressman Andrew May unintentionally leaked classified information during a press conference, giving Japan a deadly advantage
During World War II, Congressman Andrew May inadvertently committed a serious blunder with deadly consequences. Following a tour of the Pacific theater, he held a…
Hypersonic missiles are being added to the Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers first, followed by its Virginia-class submarines
The U.S. Navy is moving forward with the development of hypersonic missiles—highly advanced weapons capable of exceeding Mach 5. Initially, these missiles were slated to…
The fates of eight abandoned military bases around the world that the public has long forgot about
Once vital hubs of defense and strategic operations, numerous military bases lose relevance as wars end and advances in technology render their functions obsolete. These…
Mitsuo Fuchida: The Japanese Captain who was so affected by his wartime experiences, he became a devout Christian
Many are often astonished to learn that the Japanese officer who commanded the air assault on Pearl Harbor later dedicated his life to Christian ministry.…
Paris Davis refused to leave his wounded comrades in Vietnam during an intense fight and was finally recognized for his heroism decades later
In the midst of the Vietnam War, Paris Davis demonstrated remarkable valor, refusing to leave his wounded teammates behind during an intense enemy onslaught. As…
On New Year’s Day 1945, the Luftwaffe attempted to cripple Allied airpower but instead weakened their own fleet in what became known as the ‘hangover raid’
Operation Bodenplatte, carried out during the Battle of the Bulge, was designed to cripple Allied airpower by striking airfields across the Low Countries. As German…
Mary Edwards Walker: The first female surgeon in the U.S. Army and only woman in history who was awarded the Medal of Honor
At present, roughly one-third of physicians in the United States are women, and females make up about 14 percent of the nation’s active-duty military personnel.…