The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is known for its advanced stealth technology, but one was photographed by Google’s satellite cameras
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is celebrated for its advanced stealth technology, sporting a unique flying-wing design and radar-absorbing materials that make it exceptionally difficult…
General George S. Patton earned a reputation for leading from the front and modernized tank warfare during WWII
General George S. Patton stands as one of the most iconic figures in American military history. Nicknamed “Old Blood and Guts,” he earned a reputation…
From WWII Air Raid Shelters to Billionaire Bunkers: A War-Tested Idea Returns
In recent years, headlines about tech billionaires quietly building underground bunkers have become almost routine. From New Zealand bolt-holes to luxury shelters hidden beneath American…
Besides being a powerful battleship, the USS Missouri was the site where Japanese officials signed the formal surrender documents that ended WWII
The USS Missouri (BB‑63), commissioned in January 1944, was the final battleship to enter service with the U.S. Navy during World War II. While she…
Before he was an acclaimed actor, Paul Newman narrowly avoided death while serving in the Pacific during WWII
Before rising to stardom in Hollywood, Paul Newman served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, including assignments aboard aircraft carriers in the Pacific…
The Medal of Honor Hero Who Quietly Made the Super Bowl Possible
The Super Bowl is far more than a football game — it’s a cultural institution that brings the United States to a halt each winter.…
The Ash Street Shootout: U.S. Army Rangers engaged a local gang in a gunfight in Tacoma, Washington
During the 1980s, the explosive growth of illegal drug trafficking in American cities fueled a dramatic rise in gang activity and street violence. Although substance…
Wee Willie, a B-17G Flying Fortress, was hit by German anti-aircraft fire and its final moments were captured in photos by a nearby airman
As the Second World War drew to a close, Allied bombers pressed on with punishing raids aimed at dismantling the last remnants of Germany’s military…
Long Before the U.S. Army, China Had Already Rewritten the Rules of War With This Invention
Today, the People’s Liberation Army is widely viewed as a force on the rise—larger, more technologically advanced, and increasingly central to global military calculations. Discussions…
U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins crossed into North Korea in 1965 and was held captive for decades, enduring numerous counts of mistreatment
In 1965, U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins made a decision that would define the rest of his life. Assigned near the Demilitarized Zone separating…
Do you know what the ‘D’ in D-Day stands for? (And other little-known facts about the famous Allied invasion)
On June 6, 1944, World War II reached a decisive turning point as Allied armies launched their meticulously prepared invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Forces from…
The Winter Olympics Are Full of War Tactics — Most Fans Never Notice
As the Winter Olympics return to screens around the world, viewers marvel at blistering speed, split-second decisions, and tactics that feel almost… military. That’s no…