Rare photographs and stories from the Battle of the Bulge, Germany’s last major offensive of WWII
Germany’s last major offensive on the Western Front came with the Battle of the Bulge, formally known as the Ardennes Offensive. Fought from December 16,…
The Battle of Okinawa lasted an exhausting 82 days, and while Allied forces were successful, it came at an enormous cost
Fought only weeks before the war in Europe came to an end, the Battle of Okinawa became the final and most brutal major confrontation of…
World of Warships Announces 6th Annual ‘Longest Night of Museums’ Live Stream
Wargaming and World of Warships are once again mixing gaming with real-world history through the return of the annual Longest Night of Museums live stream,…
These are the salaries paid to U.S. troops throughout every conflict in American history
Serving in the U.S. Army has always demanded resilience, discipline, and a readiness to endure personal sacrifice, but pay has not consistently reflected those expectations.…
Operation Lam Son 719 wiped out America’s helicopter force in Vietnam
During the Vietnam War, helicopters became central to the way the United States conducted combat operations. They reshaped military strategy by changing how soldiers were…
Major Donation Drives The Tank Museum’s King Tiger Fundraising Appeal Close to Halfway Point
A private £100,000 donation from William Bannister has propelled The Tank Museum‘s King Tiger V2 restoration fundraiser to reach nearly half of its £1 million…
27 Years after its disappearance, a prototype for a T28 Super Heavy Tank was discovered abandoned in a field, covered in weeds
The introduction of tanks during World War I transformed modern warfare, changing how armies approached movement, firepower, and defense on the battlefield. By the time of…
American soldiers in Vietnam turned to an unlikely place to get suitable weapons when their M16 rifles jammed: the black market
When the M16 rifle was introduced during the Vietnam War, it was promoted as a major advancement for U.S. forces—lighter than previous service rifles, highly…
The Tank Museum Releases New ‘Guide To’ Book About the Leopard 1
The Tank Museum has announced the latest book in its Guide To series, The Tank Museum Guide to Leopard 1, and purchasers have a chance…
The complicated reasons why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and drew the United States into WWII
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, became a defining moment in modern history and brought the United States into World War II.…
Do you know the differences between a military prison and a federally-run correctional facility?
In 2019, correctional institutions across the United States—including federal, state, and military systems—held approximately 1.38 million people in custody. Over the past century, the purpose…
Nicknamed ‘Old Blood and Guts’, General George S. Patton became famous during WWII for his bold leadership style and strong tactical skills
George S. Patton is one of the most well-known figures in American military history. Nicknamed “Old Blood and Guts,” he became known for his bold…