POWs throughout various conflicts who refused to endure captivity and defied their captors
One of the harsh truths of war is that soldiers can fall into enemy hands. As prisoners of war (POWs), they may be held for…
A journalist from the Chicago Tribune published classified naval information during WWII, leading to a grand jury investigation
The Battle of Midway proved pivotal in the United States’ advance across the Pacific, dealing a devastating blow to the Imperial Japanese Navy. Less widely…
The Zimmermann Telegram: The decoded message that intended to keep the U.S. out of WWI but did the opposite
Few intercepted messages have had an impact on world events as significant as the Zimmermann Telegram. Its contents played a crucial role in drawing the…
Drafted by the army in 1957 amid his rising worldwide fame, Elvis Presley chose to serve as a standard soldier instead of joining the Special Services
During the mid-20th century, a number of Hollywood’s biggest stars answered the call to serve in the U.S. Army—including Elvis Presley. Drafted in late 1957,…
A Reddit user captured a live Google Maps satellite image showing a B-2 Spirit bomber in flight
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is renowned for its cutting-edge stealth capabilities, featuring a distinctive flying-wing silhouette and radar-absorbing surfaces that reduce its detectability. Yet,…
A prototype for a T28 Super Heavy Tank was lost for 27 years until it was discovered in a field at Fort Belvoir, Virginia
The advent of tanks in World War I revolutionized battlefield tactics, and by the Second World War, the U.S. sought to push armored warfare even…
Prisoners of war from WWII who went on to become celebrities after the conflict
While many prominent individuals contributed to the Allied war effort—on land, at sea, and in the air—fewer people are aware that some future celebrities also…
During a Cold War drill, an Air Force Captain accidentally triggered a bomb’s emergency release, dropping the weapon in the backyard owned by a family in South Carolina
In the years following World War II, the intensifying Cold War drove the United States and the Soviet Union into a fierce competition to develop…
Recognized for their unparalleled strategic insight, authority, and impressive contributions to the U.S. Army, nine men in history have been promoted to the rank of Five-Star General
Since General Omar Bradley passed away in 1981, the five-star rank has remained a symbol of extraordinary military leadership. Created by Congress in 1944, the…
General Austin “Scott” Miller set the record as the longest-serving U.S. commander in Afghanistan, holding the post for 915 days
In 2021, General Austin “Scott” Miller set the record as the longest-serving U.S. commander in Afghanistan, holding the post for 915 days. As a veteran…
The events leading up to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and the immediate aftermath of the assault
The attack on Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, stands as a defining moment in 20th-century history, propelling the United States into World War…
Environmental damage and long-term health effects are still evident in the Australian Outback decades after British nuclear tests
After World War II, United Kingdom made the development of nuclear weapons a cornerstone of its national defense strategy. To advance its atomic program, the…