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.…
What If We Had to do D-Day All Over Again: What Would it Look Like Today? – Video
In hindsight, peering through a modern lens, it’s easy to claim that the Allies were somehow destined to win World War II because their cause…
How Firearms Changed Japan’s Way of War
For most of its existence prior to the nineteenth century, Japan lived in relative isolation. Foreigners sporadically contacted the remote nation, but until 1853, the…
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…
Programs on the Influence of WWI on Hitler Highlight October Events at National WWI Museum and Memorial
Programs on the Influence of WWI on Hitler, the Catastrophic 1918-19 Influenza Outbreak and the Effect of WWI on American Jews Highlight October Events at…
Crazy British Major Defeats Tank Division with an Umbrella
There are legends surrounding every war, many of which are inventions of soldiers either terrified or bored depending on their circumstances. These inventions will often…
Want to Experience Being a Crew Member on a B17? Great Footage Too
It’s hard to imagine what World War II bomber pilots experienced during their service. A pilot’s work was a risky business. They battled not only…
Made in USSR: Effective Soviet Small Arms During WWII
The Second World War significantly affected the development of Soviet small arms and showed that simple weapons can be more effective than complex weapons. Combat…
Custer’s Last Stand Still Famous For Its Ineptitude
The Battle of Little Big Horn is easily one of the most famous military conflicts of 19th century America. Books have been written about it,…
All Apache Helicopters Get Emergency Retrofit for US Army
The US Army has ordered emergency retrofits on AH-64E Apache helicopters in order to verify that the fasteners on their rotor blades are not defective.…
“Duck and Cover” – Futile Measures, or a Life-Saving Plan?
Every American who went to school in the 1950s or 60s will remember air raid drills, the “Duck and Cover” slogan, and talk of fallout…