To see whether they could house nuclear missile launch sites under Greenland, the U.S. Army built Camp Century, an underground facility with living and research quarters
At the height of Cold War tensions, the U.S. Army initiated Project Iceworm, a secret plan to place nuclear missile launch sites beneath Greenland’s massive…
Charles Bronson brought his real-life experience serving in WWII to roles in famous war films like ‘The Great Escape’ and ‘The Dirty Dozen’
Charles Bronson’s reputation as Hollywood’s ultimate tough guy was shaped as much by real-life hardship as by his film roles. Raised in a coal-mining town…
Legendary military sniper through the ages who made history with their unmatched skills and precision
Becoming an elite sniper requires far more than a steady hand. It calls for composure under pressure, extreme endurance, and the ability to remain hidden…
The Heckler & Koch HK433 combines two familiar operating systems: the AR-15 weapons family and elements of the G36 system
In the 1990s, Heckler & Koch reshaped infantry rifle design with the introduction of the Heckler & Koch G36. Created as a lightweight replacement for…
Richard Marcinko was instrumental in founding SEAL Team Six and Red Cell, but his legacy was tarnished when he was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government
Richard Marcinko grew up in Lansford, Pennsylvania, the son of Croatian and Slovak immigrants. His early life was mostly typical until he left high school…
Following the liberation of France, women who were accused of ‘horizontal collaboration’ and having relationships with German soldiers were publicly shamed
After France was liberated in 1944, journalists documented scenes showing how the country confronted people accused of helping the occupiers. Some of the most striking…
As German forces began withdrawing from the Narva Front, they intentionally sank a captured tank in a lake where it was discovered decades later
Since the end of World War II, remnants of the conflict have continued to surface, uncovered by historians, collectors, and battlefield explorers. From Europe to…
Two young U.S. Army Air Corps pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor spent the night of December 6, 1941, drinking, not knowing that in a few hours they would take on the enemy while hungover
As time passes and the immediacy of war fades, firsthand accounts grow ever more valuable. While stories of intense combat and demanding training often take…
John Wayne starred in numerous war movies over the course of his career, but unlike some of his acting peers, he never actually served in the military
John Wayne remains one of the most enduring figures in American cinema. Over the course of a prolific career, he appeared in numerous films that…
Sergeant Christopher Celiz’s unit was ambushed during an operation in operation in Paktia Province and he sacrificed himself to save his fellow rangers
Sergeant Christopher Celiz demonstrated exceptional courage and selflessness in combat. During an operation in Afghanistan, he was severely wounded while shielding a fellow service member…
NFL players who left football behind and sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. 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…
To ensure the success of the invasion of Normandy, the crew of the USS Texas intentionally flooded part of the ship to elevate the port-side guns
The USS Texas (BB-35) ranked among the most powerful battleships in the U.S. Navy, serving with distinction in both World War I and World War…