The US Military Used Tourist Maps to Prepare for the Invasion of Grenada
When the US military invaded Grenada in 1983, troops were grossly unprepared. Knowing little about the country, officials had to get inventive in order to…
Lt. Col. Justin Constantine Dedicated His Life to Helping Fellow Veterans
On May 5, 2022, Lt. Col. Justin Constantine passed away after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. As Americans continue to mourn the loss…
Four Polish Prisoners Escaped from Auschwitz In a Kommander’s Personal Vehicle
There are very few who managed to escape from Auschwitz. Those who did were often recaptured and forced to contend with horrible – and often…
Common WW1 Myths That Have Been Debunked By Experts
Perhaps no other war in history has attracted as much scrutiny as the First World War. With attention comes myths, misinformation, and controversies that have…
L-4 Grasshopper Pilot Charles Carpenter Was A German Tank’s Worst Nightmare
There are few pilots as decorated as Lieutenant Colonel Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter. After joining the Army in 1942, he went on to become one…
A-10 Thunderbolt II Pilot Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Actions in Afghanistan
The United State Army is honoring a member of the Air Force for his heroic actions while serving in Afghanistan. Major Mike “Vago” Hilkert is…
The Sun Perfectly Shines Through This Memorial on Veterans Day
At precisely 11:11 A.M. MST each Veterans Day, the sun shines through a veterans memorial in Anthem, Arizona. The monument is dedicated to those who…
The US Army’s New Tank Munition Combines the Power of Four Rounds
Two crews with the US Army were the first to test out a new type of tank munition, capable of performing the jobs of four…
The Japanese Navy Has Its First Aircraft Carrier Since WWII
Following a recent test with the US Marine Corps, the Japanese Navy have added a de facto aircraft carrier to its fleet, the first since…
Over 7 Decades Later, 1 Million Japanese Soldiers Still Missing
World War II ended over 75 years ago, but still, over one million Japanese soldiers are unaccounted for. Their remains are scattered from Russia, China,…
20 Specialist Armored Vehicles of World War Two
The Second World War saw massive numbers of armored vehicles deployed on all sides. While most were tanks, artillery, and transports, there were also lots…
Controversial & Horrifying: 22 Images of Flamethrowers, the Weapon that Should be Banned?
The first use of a flamethrower was recorded by the Greeks in the first century AD. Clearly, the fear of fire is inherent in both…