The US Army tried to hide 600 intercontinental ballistic missiles under Greenland’s ice
During the Cold War, the U.S. Army pursued an ambitious classified initiative known as Project Iceworm, which envisioned deploying nuclear missiles beneath the vast ice…
There is one former SS soldier who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery
When the Second World War began, Finland sought to remain neutral, but that position came to an end in 1939 when the Soviet Union launched…
The Tank Museum Announces £15,000 Revamp of Vehicle Conservation Centre
A £15,000 revamp of The Tank Museum‘s Vehicle Conservation Centre (VCC) exhibition gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how armored vehicles are stored, conserved and…
Almost 60 years after WWII, the only U-boat ever sunk in the Gulf of Mexico was discovered by researchers
During World War II, German U-boats pushed deep into the Gulf of Mexico, carrying out a brief but damaging campaign against Allied shipping. Of the…
After the liberation of France, women accused of “horizontal collaboration” faced harsh punishments
When France was liberated in 1944, foreign press agencies captured the aftermath through photographs. Among these were images of thousands of French women having their…
The Northrop YF-23 almost beat the F-22 Raptor as the replacement for the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Northrop, later merged into Northrop Grumman, built a strong reputation as one of North America’s leading military aircraft manufacturers, known for advanced and unconventional designs.…
Academy Award-winning actor George Kennedy’s portrayal of Gen. George Patton was so good because he served under him at the Battle of the Bulge
George Kennedy’s authoritative on-screen presence was shaped not only by his performance skills but also by years of genuine military service. Before becoming widely known…
After their submarine ran out of fuel 100 miles from shore, the crew of the USS R-14 (SS-91) turned her into a sailboat
In May 1921, the USS R-14 (SS-91)—a World War I–era submarine—was left in a dangerous predicament when contaminated seawater spoiled her fuel supply, stranding it…
How did an RAF engineer with no flight experience end up taking off in an English Electric Lightning?
Acts of heroism within the Royal Air Force are not limited to pilots in the air. Ground engineer Walter Holden was responsible for the upkeep…
Lee Van Cleef got famous for playing villains in classic Western movies, but he was actually a WWII hero
Before Lee Van Cleef became an iconic presence in Hollywood Westerns, recognized for his piercing stare and commanding demeanor, he had already experienced the realities…
Germany planned to invade Switzerland during World War II, but never went through with it because of this
During World War II, Switzerland maintained a strict policy of neutrality, avoiding direct involvement even as much of Europe was engulfed in war. Swiss leaders,…
During World War II, the British tried to build an aircraft carrier out of ice
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign of World War II, spanning years of intense naval warfare across the Atlantic Ocean. Throughout…