The Tank Museum Continuing Major Restoration Work on King Tiger V2
The Tank Museum has announced the latest update on its restoration of the King Tiger V2. The restoration project, which is one of the museum’s…
Johnny Appleseed Day Has a Surprising WWII Link: How Victory Gardens Helped Feed the War
March 11 is commonly observed as Johnny Appleseed Day, and it is a good excuse to look past the folk tale. Johnny Appleseed was in…
Marie Curie realized that doctors treating soldiers during WWI needed mobile X-ray technology, so she developed a solution that was deployed on the Western Front
Marie Curie ranks among the most influential scientists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her groundbreaking research led to the discovery of radium…
During World War II, the Hershey Company made a life-sustaining chocolate bar for soldiers that tasted horrible
Chocolate lovers usually focus on the treat’s rich, satisfying flavor—but it hasn’t always been designed to taste good. During World War II, the Hershey Company…
The Brave Cats of the Great War: Why Every Trench Unit Wanted a Feline Companion
Life in the trenches of the Western Front was defined by mud, disease, and the constant threat of death. But amid the artillery shells and…
When the US House of Representatives attempted to award former President Truman the Medal of Honor, he refused it
The Medal of Honor—the most prestigious military award in the United States—is traditionally presented to recipients by the sitting president. Harry S. Truman often remarked…
Rare facts about attacks on September 11, 2001, that few people know about
For many people around the world, September 11, 2001 remains an unforgettable day defined by tragedy, loss, and profound upheaval. Although the site of the…
81 Years Ago Tonight, the U.S. Launched the Deadliest Air Raid in History—and Most Americans Have Never Heard of It
In early 2026, the U.S.-Japan military alliance is described by officials as stronger and more united than ever, with the two countries deepening military coordination…
A secret German weather station was built on North American soil, but wasn’t discovered until decades after WWII ended
Victory in World War II relied on far more than sheer firepower; intelligence often proved decisive in tipping the scales of battle. Both the Allies…
US troops in Vietnam disliked the M16 rifle so much that they purchased AK-47s from the black market
When it first entered service during the Vietnam War, the M16 was celebrated as a breakthrough for U.S. forces—lightweight, accurate, and seemingly well-suited for jungle…
The Night the U.S. Navy Task Force Attacked the Planet Venus
In the closing months of World War II, the skies over the Pacific were a source of constant anxiety. The Japanese had unleashed a desperate…
Makeshift booby traps created by the enemy in the jungles of Vietnam weren’t high quality but they were deadly
During the Vietnam War, Viet Cong fighters developed a fearsome reputation for their use of guerrilla tactics, particularly their ingenious and deadly traps. Often constructed…