Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor? Examining one of history’s most consequential attacks
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, remains one of history’s defining moments, thrusting the United States into World War II. The sudden…
Destroying Japan’s aircraft carriers became the Allies’ top priority and they were successful during the Battle of Midway
When World War II began, Japan’s armed forces appeared nearly unstoppable. The Imperial Army was famed for its strict discipline and unwavering loyalty, while the…
The USS Missouri was the final American battleship to enter World War II and became the site of Japan’s historic surrender
Commissioned in January 1944, the USS Missouri (BB-63) entered service late in World War II, becoming the final American battleship to join the conflict. Though…
First Special Service Force: The joint Canadian-American project known as the ‘Devil’s Brigade’ that struck fear into the Germans
During World War II, a handful of specialized units helped pioneer tactics that would shape the future of military operations. Among them, few were as…
MACV-SOG: The top-secret force that carried out some of the most dangerous missions during the Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group) operated under an extraordinary level of secrecy, so much so that…
While attempting to flee to Switzerland at the end of WWII, Benito Mussolini was captured and later executed along with his mistress and other Italian fascists
When World War II began, Benito Mussolini was regarded as one of Europe’s leading political figures. Rising to power in 1922, he sought to revive…
U.S. Army Rangers and local gang members had an intense gunfight on the streets of Tacoma, Washington
During the 1980s, the surge of illegal drug distribution in American cities fueled a dramatic rise in gang activity and violent crime. Though drug abuse…
Renowned for its cutting-edge stealth technology, an internet user was surprised to discover a live satellite image of the aircraft on Google Maps
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is renowned for its cutting-edge stealth technology, featuring a distinctive flying-wing design and radar-absorbing materials that make it nearly undetectable…
Chris Kyle, the celebrated military sniper who wrote the autobiography ‘American Sniper’, was tragically murdered by another veteran suffering from PTSD
Chris Kyle became a household name as one of the most skilled and lethal snipers in U.S. military history. Across four tours in Iraq, his…
The M79 grenade launcher was an effective weapon during the Vietnam War, but reloading it made soldiers vulnerable during combat
Dubbed the “Thumper-Gun,” “Bloop Tube,” and, by Australian troops, the “Wombat Gun,” the M79 grenade launcher earned its place on the battlefield with its distinctive…
Remembering the legacy of Chesty Puller, the most decorated Marine in American history, on Veterans’ Day
Chesty Puller’s name is inseparable from the proud history of the United States Marine Corps. The most decorated Marine in American history, he served with…
To this day, no one has been able to determine the purpose of the ‘Kugelpanzer’, a German WWII-era military vehicle
Throughout the Second World War, Germany engineered a wide range of combat vehicles, most of which are well-documented, giving historians a clear picture of their…