The true story behind the death of Benito Mussolini at the end of the Second World War
When World War II erupted, Benito Mussolini stood as one of Europe’s most dominant political figures. After taking power in 1922, he pursued an aggressive…
Donald Pleasence and 9 other famous figures and celebrities who were held as POWs during the Second World War
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…
Both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marines use the M240 machine gun— but in very different ways
First introduced in 1884, the Maxim gun changed warfare by becoming the world’s first true automatic machine gun. Its arrival marked a major shift in…
America’s helicopter force in Vietnam never recovered after the disastrous Operation Lam Son 719
During the Vietnam War, helicopters became central to the way the United States conducted combat operations. They reshaped military strategy by changing how soldiers were…
The US Air Force accidentally dropped a Mark 6 nuclear bomb on the small town of Mars Bluff, South Carolina
In the years after World War II, the growing tensions of the Cold War fueled an intense race between the United States and the Soviet Union…
The Soviets introduced the Mikoyan MiG-29 in the 1980s, and it’s still in service with several air forces around the world today
The Mikoyan MiG-29, introduced in the 1980s, is a Soviet-designed fighter aircraft built mainly for air superiority missions. Known for its speed, agility, and combat…
Did Fred Rogers serve as a US Navy SEAL? A deadly sniper? What’s the truth?
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (1968–2001) became a cultural touchstone for families across North America, praised for its thoughtful handling of complex topics like death, divorce, and…
Even decades later, over two million Americans are still suffering from the effects of the US Military’s devastating chemical warfare campaign in Vietnam
Between 1962 and 1971, under President John F. Kennedy’s approval, the U.S. military sprayed more than 19 million gallons of herbicides and defoliants over five…
Rare photos from the Second World War that show another side of the conflict
The saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” takes on even greater meaning in wartime. One photograph can capture bravery, heartbreak, terror, and sacrifice…
Congressman Andrew May’s careless comments during World War II led to the loss of at least ten American submarines
During World War II, Andrew May became associated with one of the conflict’s most damaging intelligence disclosures. After returning from a visit to the Pacific…
Henry Johnson’s heroic actions during World War I were finally recognized with the Medal of Honor almost a century later
Henry Johnson—born William Henry Johnson—represents a remarkable example of bravery that went unrecognized for decades. Serving in one of the first African American U.S. Army…
The largest warship ever sunk by a submarine was a 65,800-ton support aircraft carrier that was part of the Imperial Japanese Navy
During World War II, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched an ambitious shipbuilding program that included some of the largest warships ever built. Japanese aircraft carrier…