A Russian submarine surfaced directly underneath an American spy sub in an embarrassing incident after the Cold War ended
Although the Cold War officially ended with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the decades of built-up tension did not simply vanish. The…
Around 50,000 Cold Casualties: The Battle That Proved Winter Is America’s Deadliest Enemy
In the history of American warfare, no single enemy has inflicted more consistent, agonizing, and preventable damage than the weather. While history books focus on…
Military Medals Belonging to World War II Tank Commander Purchased By The Tank Museum
The medal group of a World War II-era tank commander photographed with Winston Churchill has been purchased by the Tank Museum, with support from the…
Teddy Roosevelt openly expressed his desire to fight on the Western Front during WWI, but President Wilson turned his proposal down
While the United States officially entered World War I in April 1917, former President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt wanted the country to join the fight much…
Benito Mussolini, the Fascist leader of Italy during WWII, was deeply affected when his son, Bruno, died in a tragic plane crash
Bruno Mussolini, the second recognized son of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his wife, Rachele, was an accomplished and decorated aviator. His promising career was…
Valentine’s Day Has a War History (And It’s Wilder Than You Think)
Valentine’s Day is usually framed as the softest square on the calendar—cards, candy, and romantic clichés. But if you zoom out, February 14 has some…
Jefferson Davis ordered the creation of the Camel Corps during the Civil War, but the animals were not useful on American battlefields
On May 10, 1855, Secretary of War Jefferson Davis issued one of the most bizarre orders in U.S. Army history. In a letter to Brevet…
The British attempted to construct an aircraft carrier made out of ice during WWII
The Battle of the Atlantic stands as the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War. During this time, the German Kriegsmarine dominated the mid-Atlantic,…
General Winter: How History’s Greatest Commanders Weaponized the Cold
In military history, the environment is rarely neutral. While most generals fear the frost, the greatest strategic minds—from the Russian Tsars to Finnish guerillas—didn’t just…
Josephine Baker: The French actress who worked as a covert spy for the Allies during WWII
Josephine Baker broke racial barriers, became a powerful symbol of female independence, advocated for Civil Rights, and rose to extraordinary fame in France throughout the…
Jeeps, cargo pants, EpiPens, and other military inventions that are now used by regular people every day
Many everyday items are created to simplify daily life and improve efficiency. But have you ever stopped to consider their origins? It may come as…
Black History Month: The WWI Black Soldiers America Needed—but Didn’t Trust
February is Black History Month in the United States, a time to look back at stories that shaped the country, but often left out of…