Cpl. Bryan Budd was set to return home from Afghanistan in a few days’ time, but sacrificed himself when Taliban fighters pinned down his unit
The Victoria Cross stands as the United Kingdom’s highest military decoration, reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinary bravery in the face of overwhelming danger. Many…
The USS Sealion (SS-315) spotted the Kongō and managed to sink the massive Japanese battleship with torpedos
The Japanese battleship Kongō gained a fearsome reputation on the seas, earning striking nicknames such as “Indestructible Diamond,” “Indra’s Spear,” and “Divine Thunder” that spoke…
WWII vet and Medal of Honor recipient Van Barfoot was at the center of an HOA dispute because of a flagpole on his lawn
During World War II, Van Barfoot showcased extraordinary bravery and determination in the face of overwhelming German forces, including formidable Tiger tanks. As a U.S.…
The U.S. government kept the cause of the deadly sinking of the HMT Rohna a secret from the American public – and the Germans
On December 7, 1941, the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led to the deaths of 1,177 sailors and crew members aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39).…
At the Siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War, Brig. Gen. Martin Green boasted about being invincible moments before he was killed
The American Civil War was rife with bizarre and surprising incidents. Soldiers spoke of bullets colliding in mid-flight, mysterious glowing wounds that appeared to heal…
Disturbing and rarely discussed stories from the Second World War that changed our perspective
World War II is often recounted through heroic tales and pivotal turning points, but the reality was far more harrowing than many textbooks let on.…
An English Electric Lightning jet roared to life and took off with a RAF engineer trapped inside when the take-off sequence was accidentally triggered
Not all Royal Air Force heroes take to the skies in pilot gear. Walter Holden, an RAF ground engineer, was among the countless unsung experts…
The USS Pueblo has been held hostage by North Korea since the Vietnam War where it is a symbol of defiance against the U.S.
During the Vietnam War, North Korea’s 1968 capture of the USS Pueblo sparked a dangerous diplomatic crisis. Assigned to gather intelligence, the ship was operating in…
The reasons why experts will likely never know how many German-Americans decided to fight for Germany during WWII
In HBO’s 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers, there’s a poignant scene where Tech. Sgt. Donald Malarkey, played by Scott Grimes, speaks with a German POW…
Iconic World War II Tanks United for the First Time at TANKFEST 2025
Thousands of spectators witnessed two rare Second World War-era German Tiger tanks running together for the first time ever at a special display as part…
Two American pilots who were hungover after a night of partying didn’t hesitate to jump into action as the attack on Pearl Harbor unfolded
As time goes by, the small details of wartime experiences often slip away, which makes firsthand accounts all the more valuable. Although training and combat…
A former SS soldier who went on to serve in Vietnam as a member of MACV-SOG was killed in action and buried at Arlington National Cemetery
When the Second World War broke out, Finland initially aimed to remain neutral. That hope was shattered when the Soviet Union invaded, sparking the brutal…