Thinking North Korea would be the path to freedom, a U.S. Army soldier deserted his post only to be held captive for nearly 40 years
In 1965, U.S. Army soldier Charles Robert Jenkins made a life-altering decision: he abandoned his unit and slipped across the border into North Korea, seeking…
The U.S. Air Force’s Wild Weasel crew was developed during the Vietnam War to destroy enemy radar systems and surface-to-air missile sites
A good motto always leaves an impression, and the unofficial catchphrase of the U.S. Air Force’s Wild Weasel crews is no exception. Their saying, “YGBSM,”…
Master Sgt. Manuel V. Mendoza: The soldier who single-handedly took out 30 Germans during a determined counteroffensive
Countless acts of wartime bravery that shaped America’s history went unacknowledged for decades. Many soldiers who had earned the Medal of Honor were overlooked, often…
Emilio Estevez and Laurence Fishburne formed a bond on the set of ‘Apocalypse Now’ after Fisburne saved Estevez from quicksand
Life behind the scenes of Apocalypse Now was nearly as turbulent as what appeared on screen. While visiting the set in the Philippines, 14-year-old Emilio…
Historically accurate movies about the D-Day landings that should be considered essential viewing
June 6, 1944—known to history as D-Day—stands as a pivotal turning point in World War II, when Allied forces launched their monumental assault on Normandy.…
World of Warships Celebrates 10 Years of Naval Warfare
For an online game that prides itself on historical accuracy and meticulous detail, 10 years is no small feat – and that’s exactly the anniversary…
Allied leaders were tasked with shaping Germany’s future after the war and one proposed plan would have turned the country into a nation of farmers
As the momentum of World War II swung decisively toward the Allies—particularly following the triumph in Normandy—leaders in both military and political circles turned their…
Obscure details about the D-Day landings that are often left out of most historical accounts
On June 6, 1944, World War II reached a turning point when the Allies launched a sweeping invasion of German-occupied France. Troops from the United…
Thanksgiving Day, 1968: While families were enjoying dinner, six MACV-SOG Commandos battled 30,000 North Vietnamese troops
On Thanksgiving Day, 1968, while countless American families sat down to enjoy holiday feasts, six elite operatives from the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies…
Congressman Andrew May unintentionally leaked classified information during a press conference, giving Japan a deadly advantage
During World War II, Congressman Andrew May inadvertently committed a serious blunder with deadly consequences. Following a tour of the Pacific theater, he held a…
Hypersonic missiles are being added to the Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers first, followed by its Virginia-class submarines
The U.S. Navy is moving forward with the development of hypersonic missiles—highly advanced weapons capable of exceeding Mach 5. Initially, these missiles were slated to…
The fates of eight abandoned military bases around the world that the public has long forgot about
Once vital hubs of defense and strategic operations, numerous military bases lose relevance as wars end and advances in technology render their functions obsolete. These…