The fate of the USS Grayback (SS-208) was lost for almost 75 years, until Japanese records finally revealed the truth
The USS Grayback (SS-208), a U.S. Navy submarine lost during World War II, remained hidden on the floor of the Pacific Ocean for nearly 75…
This Hollywood Golden Age legend may have been born in Germany, but she did everything she could to help the Allies win World War II
Born in Germany, Marlene Dietrich rose to become one of the most iconic figures of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Known for her elegance, strong screen presence,…
The U.S. Navy learned a terrible lesson from the USS Forrestal disaster that left over 100 sailors dead
For nearly forty years, the USS Forrestal (CV-59) played a significant role in American naval operations, deploying worldwide as a key component of carrier strike…
In a shocking twist, the creator of SEAL Team Six was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government
Richard Marcinko was raised in Lansford, Pennsylvania, the child of Croatian and Slovak immigrants. His upbringing was largely ordinary until he left high school at…
In the Battle of Kamdesh, heavily outnumbered US Army troops defeated over 300 Taliban insurgents
On October 3, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating, a remote base near the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, came under one of the most intense attacks of the war.…
This unique British Commando stormed into battle with a broadsword and bagpipes in WWII
Throughout military history, few fighters have stood out for their bold and unconventional style quite like John “Mad Jack” Churchill. A British Commando, he was…
These NFL players left their sports careers behind and sacrificed their lives in the US Military
Over the years, a number of NFL players have set aside their jerseys for military uniforms, answering a call that led them far from packed…
German U-Boats never operated in the Great Lakes, so why is there one at the bottom of Lake Michigan?
Resting beneath the waters of Lake Michigan is a 185-foot German U-boat—an unexpected sight, given that enemy submarines never operated in the Great Lakes during…
The XM7 has started to replace the iconic M4 as the U.S. Army’s primary service rifle
The XM7 was developed to replace the M4 as the U.S. Army’s primary service rifle, marking a notable step forward in modern small-arms design. Created…
Out of 230,000 soldiers of Russia’s Second Army, only 10,000 managed to escape The Battle of Tannenberg
Nearly five centuries after their defeat at Battle of Grunwald, the memory of that loss still held symbolic weight in German historical tradition. When German…
Notable traitors in military history who double-crossed their own countries
Throughout military history, certain acts of betrayal have left lasting marks on both contemporary events and historical memory. The decision to abandon a nation, cause,…
Women in France accused of ‘horizontal collaboration’ during WWII were considered traitors and were publicly shamed following liberation
Following the liberation of France in 1944, photographers and reporters documented numerous scenes illustrating how French communities responded to people suspected of cooperating with the…