Military leaders were expecting a high number of casualties from Operation Downfall, but they never had to go through with the attack
At the end of World War II, the United States was getting ready for Operation Downfall—a massive, two-part invasion plan meant to force Japan to…
Why is a German U-boat from WWI at the bottom of Lake Michigan?
Resting at the bottom of Lake Michigan is a 185-foot German U-boat—an unlikely discovery, especially since no German submarines ever patrolled the Great Lakes during…
The USS Arizona (BB-39) sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor, but years later, survivors were able to reunite with the lost vessel and crew
The USS Arizona (BB-39) was a Pennsylvania-class battleship built for the U.S. Navy in the mid-1910s and named after the 48th state to join the…
Somerset’s Historic Helicopters is Dedicated to Bringing ‘War Birds’ Back to Life!
A British businessman and pilot believes his company is the only one in the world bringing military helicopters back to life – and when Andrew…
Why the crew of the USS Texas (BB-35) intentionally flooded the ship during the D-Day Invasion
The USS Texas (BB-35) was one of the strongest battleships in the U.S. Navy, serving in both World War I and World War II. Famous…
Before appearing in 90 movies throughout his career, Lee Van Cleef served in the U.S. Navy during WWII
Lee Van Cleef became a star during the heyday of American Westerns, known for his sharp features and intense gaze that made him a natural…
When Benghazi came under a surprise attack, former Navy seal Glen Doherty gave his life defending the compound
On the night of September 11, 2012, a group of heavily armed attackers launched a coordinated assault on the U.S. State Department compound in Benghazi,…
A key designer of the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber was convicted of espionage for giving classified information to foreign governments
Noshir Gowadia was a key figure in developing the B-2 Spirit’s stealth capabilities, particularly its defenses against heat-seeking missiles. He even referred to himself as…
Donald Sutherland almost died while making ‘Kelly’s Heroes,” and other little-known facts about the movie
Kelly’s Heroes (1970) remains one of the most well-loved World War II movies of all time. The film’s story was inspired by a book by…
Pearl Harbor wasn’t the only target on December 7, 1941 – plus other misconceptions about the attack on Pearl Harbor
A lot of people believe they know what really happened during the attack on Pearl Harbor, but some of those beliefs aren’t backed up by…
The USS Pueblo (AGER-2) was captured by North Korea during the Vietnam War and remains the only U.S. Navy ship held by a foreign government
During the Vietnam War, the 1968 capture of the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) by North Korea triggered a serious international standoff. The ship, tasked with gathering…
It took the Canadian Armed Forces nearly 90 years to switch to a modern replacement for the Browning Hi-Power pistol
At the 2017 Armed Forces Skill at Arms (AFSAM) competition, the Canadian Armed Forces showed up with their top marksmen and 20 Browning Hi-Power semi-automatic…