The Canadian Armed Forces refused to part ways with the Browning Hi-Power pistol for almost 90 years
At the 2017 Armed Forces Skill at Arms (AFSAM) competition, the Canadian Armed Forces brought their top shooters equipped with 20 Browning Hi-Power semi-automatic pistols—firearms…
This WWII-era submarine sank on her most successful mission and was found 75 years later
The USS Grayback (SS-208), a U.S. Navy submarine lost during World War II, remained hidden on the floor of the Pacific Ocean for nearly 75…
The K2 Black Panther MBT is one of the most powerful assets in South Korea’s arsenal
Situated just south of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, South Korea remains on constant alert because of the ongoing threat posed by North Korea. Continued tensions…
Eisenhower’s actions at the end of World War II ensured the world would never forget the crimes of the Holocaust
In the spring of 1945, Dwight D. Eisenhower visited the recently liberated Ohrdruf concentration camp, an experience that left a deep and lasting impression on…
Charles Robert Jenkins: The American defector who was held prisoner in North Korea for over 39 years
In 1965, Charles Robert Jenkins made a decision that would shape the rest of his life. While stationed near the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone,…
Clive Dunn and 9 other celebrities who were held as prisoners of war during their service in WWII
While countless individuals played vital roles in the Allied war effort—across land, sea, and air—less widely known is the fact that several future celebrities also…
Inside the mind of the military genius who planned Operation Neptune Spear
William McRaven is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the United States Navy SEALs. Rising to the rank…
Before he was on ‘Star Trek,’ James Doohan landed on Juno Beach and took out two enemy snipers on D-Day
James Doohan, a World War II veteran, used his bravery and service as a stepping stone to a successful acting career that would go on…
The 10 most fearsome military units to ever hit the battlefield
Across history, some military units earned reputations so formidable that their names alone inspired fear well beyond the battlefield. Their success was rarely the result…
Nambu: The pistol that gave the Japanese an edge in the Pacific Theater
At the beginning of the 20th century, Japan pursued an aggressive campaign of military modernization and expansion as it sought recognition as a major world…
The pioneering Vietnam War-era Special Operators you’ve probably never heard of
During the Vietnam War, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group operated under such strict secrecy that even many within the U.S. military…
These are the 7 American Presidents who served in the US Military during World War II
During World War II, a number of future American presidents stepped away from civilian life to serve in the armed forces, with seven eventually wearing…