The Embarrassing British Attack on the Port of Dakar: Operation Menace
In September 1940, Britain tried to get an advantage over Nazi Germany by seizing the French colony of Dakar. It was an operation that ended…
Provocative? Russian Bomber Incursion on the Anniversary of 9/11
On September 11, 2018, two Russian Tupolev Tu-95 nuclear-capable “Bear Bombers” were intercepted by the US military close to Alaskan airspace in what is speculated…
Sea King Helicopter Staff Exposed to Asbestos – Warnings Ignored
For decades, the dangers that asbestos poses to the human body have been well documented. However, it seems that the British Ministry of Defense may…
Children Bought a Tank & a Woman Drove it in WWII
On February 25, 1943, the Soviet newspaper Omskaya Pravda published a letter from Ada Zaneghina, a six-year-old girl. Ada and her mother had had to leave…
How War Built An Empire: Conflicts Ensured Rome’s Future Growth
It’s a terrible reality that war can be useful for a country. It spurs economic growth and helps a nation expand its territory. The military…
It’s Been Emotional: Potential Replacement for Time-served TNT on the Cards
For more than a century, TNT has been the explosive of choice for the world’s military powers. Since its explosive capabilities were discovered in 1891,…
Total Surprise! Outnumbered 10 to 1: German Paratroopers Took Down Belgian Fortress Eben-Emael
On the 10th of May 1940, German armed forces invaded Belgium. One of their most challenging targets was Eben-Emael, a modern fort on the Albert…
The Nazi Invasion of Norway – Hitler Tests the West
In 1940, Germany invaded neutral Norway. It was the first real test of the Allied military in Europe, one which would not go well for…
Fit Bits a New Military Security Nightmare
The modern mania for sharing information and uploading everything, especially personal fitness goals, to the web has turned into a nightmare for many otherwise security-conscious…
Tricky Business – Amazing Video & Photos of In-air Refueling and its Long History
Since its inception, in-air refueling has turned out to be an essential aspect of air force practice. Air forces around the world have adopted this…
The Mysterious Darwin Tunnels Two Are Even Abandoned in the Rainforest
Many people have heard the rumors about the tunnels under Darwin, Australia. Two are open to the public, but there may be as many as…
The Frustrating “Loss” in Vietnam: What are the reasons that the US lost the war?
More than forty years have passed since the end of the Vietnam War, easily the most controversial war the United States was ever involved in.…