The Northrop YF-23, known as the ‘Black Widow’, couldn’t replace the F-15 Eagle
Northrop, now part of Northrop Grumman, is recognized as one of the leading military aircraft manufacturers in North America. Given its strong reputation, it was…
Lincoln’s personal items from the night of his death have become a significant piece of American history
On the night of April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre. The tragic event, occurring just after…
Camp Century, buried beneath Greenland’s ice during the Cold War, was America’s attempt to secretly house nuclear weapons
Project Iceworm was a covert Cold War initiative by the U.S. Army to establish a hidden network of nuclear missile launch sites beneath Greenland’s ice…
When a German U-boat was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico 50 years after it sank, it was a war grave
During World War II, 23 German U-boats patrolled the Gulf of Mexico, sinking several Allied vessels. However, only one of these submarines was destroyed in retaliation.…
The circumstances surrounding NFL player Pat Tillman’s death in Afghanistan became a source of controversy
Pat Tillman was on track for a successful career in the NFL, but the 9/11 attacks changed his course. Driven by a strong sense of…
Everything to know about Hacksaw Ridge, the site where Desmond Doss saved 75 men without using any weapons
Desmond Doss performed one of the most heroic feats of World War II, risking his life repeatedly to rescue 75 wounded soldiers. What makes his…
A prototype of a T28 Super Heavy Tank was discovered abandoned in a field decades after it was lost
Tanks changed the face of warfare when they were first introduced during World War I, and their role only became more critical in the years…
The M79 grenade launcher was a new innovation during Vietnam, but one flaw left operators vulnerable to attacks
The M79 grenade launcher picked up several nicknames over time, such as the “Thumper-Gun,” the “Bloop Tube,” and the “Wombat Gun,” which was coined by…
American soldiers in Vietnam quickly chose black market AK-47s over their own M16 rifles
The M16 rifle was originally designed for use in the dense jungles of Vietnam, but it quickly gained a negative reputation among U.S. troops. Many…
The Tank Museum Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Centurion Tank
Several new and improved tanks were introduced to the battlefield during the Second World War, and while the conflict was nearing its end, the British…
The German air force thought they had an advantage with the Fritz X missile, but the weapon actually made them more vulnerable
The Fritz X, also known as the Ruhrstahl SD 1400 X or Kramer X-1, was an advanced German weapon developed during World War II to…
Afraid of being sent to Vietnam, American soldier Charles Robert Jenkins deserted to North Korea where a worse fate awaited him
In 1965, American soldier Charles Robert Jenkins deserted his post and crossed into North Korea, hoping to avoid being sent to Vietnam. He believed he…