The T28 Super Heavy Tank was designed to be an armored fortress but the project was suddenly cut short
Tanks revolutionized warfare when they first appeared in World War I, and by the time World War II loomed, the U.S. military envisioned an even…
At the end of WWII, surrendered German soldiers were held in harsh detention sites known as Rheinwiesenlager camps
In the closing months of World War II, the protections outlined in the Geneva Convention were not always honored. In newly occupied parts of Germany,…
Robert L. Howard was wounded 14 times during the Vietnam War but returned to combat, refusing to back down
Robert L. Howard’s life reads like something out of a war epic—but it was all real. A Green Beret with the U.S. Army Special Forces,…
An American soldier who deserted his post was held captive by North Korea for almost 40 years where he was used as a propaganda instrument
In 1965, U.S. Army soldier Charles Robert Jenkins made a fateful choice: he deserted his post and crossed the border into North Korea, hoping to…
Viper in ‘Top Gun’ was based on the film’s technical advisor, Pete Pettigrew, who served on the USS Kitty Hawk in Vietnam
Released in May 1986, Top Gun quickly became a cultural phenomenon, captivating viewers with its thrilling dogfights and intense look at life in naval aviation.…
PBRs (Patrol Boat, River) were small and lightweight to navigate shallow rivers in Vietnam, but were also heavily armed
The Patrol Boat, River—commonly known as the PBR—was a swift and maneuverable craft employed by the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Built to operate…
Rare photos from the Battle of the Bulge, Germany’s last major push on the Western Front
Germany’s last major push on the Western Front came in the form of the Ardennes Offensive, more commonly known as the Battle of the Bulge.…
Before takeoff, airmen had trouble securing a Mk 6 nuclear bomb inside a bomb bay, and eventually it landed in a family’s backyard in Mars Bluff, SC
From the late 1940s through the peak of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in a fierce competition for…
Simo Häyhä, one of history’s deadliest snipers, killed over 500 enemy soldiers and earned the name ‘The White Death’
The Winter War of 1939–1940 tested the Finnish Army against the overwhelming might of the Soviet Red Army. Despite ultimately ceding some border regions, Finnish…
8 Movies about D-Day that capture what really happened during the invasion that changed World War II
June 6, 1944—D-Day—remains one of the defining moments of World War II, marking the massive Allied invasion of Normandy. The scale of the operation and…
Paul Newman witnessed his best friend get killed by an aircraft propeller while serving in the Navy during WWII
Among the legendary personalities of Vintage Hollywood, Paul Newman stands out as an unforgettable presence. Renowned not only for his acting career but also for…
The Japanese Nambu Pistol was developed for combat during WWII and is still a sought-after collector’s item in America today
At the start of the 20th century, Japan focused on strengthening its military in pursuit of becoming a global power. Leaders recognized that modernizing their…