156 Irish peacekeepers held off thousands of mercenaries during the Siege of Jadotville and only surrendered when they ran out of supplies
During the Siege of Jadotville in 1961, a group of 156 Irish UN peacekeepers, commanded by Commandant Pat Quinlan, found themselves surrounded by a heavily…
Forgotten military ranks from the past that were phased out over time
Military hierarchies are built on a foundation of clearly defined ranks, each one shaping how orders are given, followed, and enforced. But not all ranks…
The Snipex Alligator anti-materiel rifle is a massive 79 inches in length, proving that size does matter
Written by Samantha Franco and Clare Fitzgerald The Snipex Alligator, developed by XADO-Holding, Ltd., is a formidable anti-materiel rifle currently deployed by the Ukrainian Armed…
A Japanese pilot crash-landed on a tiny Hawaiian island after Pearl Harbor and was involved in a violent confrontation with residents
While December 7, 1941, is widely recognized for the surprise assault on Pearl Harbor, it also signaled the beginning of the Ni‘ihau Incident—a little-known yet…
The death of Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose near the end of WWII sparked outrage among U.S. officials who launched a war crime investigation
Maurice Rose, a highly respected combat leader who had already seen the horrors of World War I, returned to serve his country once more during…
War dogs used during the Vietnam War saved countless lives but were classified as ‘surplus equipment’ once the war was over
Throughout the Vietnam War, some of the bravest allies to American forces came not in combat gear, but on four paws. These military dogs accompanied…
For his bravery in Vietnam, John Levitow was given the Medal of Honor and had an award created in his name for new Air Force graduates
John Levitow’s story proves that heroism isn’t defined by rank or title, but by courage and selflessness in the face of danger. Growing up with…
The wreckage of the HMS Poseidon (P99) remained on the ocean floor for decades, until a secret Chinese operation raised the vessel
In 1931, the British Royal Navy suffered a devastating blow with the sinking of HMS Poseidon (P99), a long-range submarine that had only been in…
What life is like for military personnel living on a submarine, one of the most secluded environments in the armed forces
Submarines are some of the most mysterious and captivating machines ever built, capable of disappearing beneath the waves and staying hidden for weeks or even…
Congressman Andrew May caused the loss of 10 submarines and 800 sailors during WWII by revealing strategic information in a press conference
During the Second World War, Congressman Andrew May committed a major error that severely impacted the U.S. Navy. Following a visit to the Pacific front,…
The Sprint Missile, designed to defend against Soviet Warheads, could accelerate to Mach 10 in seconds
The U.S. military developed the Sprint anti-ballistic missile (ABM) as part of an ambitious effort to defend against incoming Soviet warheads. Designed to intercept re-entry…
The American battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) famously responded to a North Korean attack by “losing her temper”
The USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, stood as a symbol of American naval strength through much of the 20th century, serving in three major…