One Filipino Soldier vs Japanese Squad – They Needed Reinforcements
“Give me ten thousand Filipinos and I will conquer the world.” – Douglas MacArthur Looking back at the various historical wars and battles, one can…
Titan Missiles: From the Destruction of Humanity to Advancing It
In October of 2005, the United States Air Force closed a significant chapter in their nuclear book with the space launch of the last Titan…
Bringing the Allied Navy Back to Life – The Remarkable Leadership of Rear Admiral Ellsberg
From the beginning of man’s adventures on the water, the need for retrieving what has been lost to the depths has been part of the…
Sergeant Apone of Aliens – One of Our Favorite Marines Dies at age 75
A report in the Spanish newspaper, El Pais, states that veteran actor Al Matthews has passed away in Alicante on the Mediterranean Coast of Spain.…
Fantastic Plane, Better Pilot – Kim Campbell Brings Her A10 Warthog Home Heavily Damaged
The American A-10 is one tough plane. Its official name is “Thunderbolt II,” but its nickname is “Warthog.” This plane has been scheduled for decommissioning…
Clive Dytor’s Battle-Winning Bayonet Charge in the Falklands War
British military history is full of stories of heroism against the odds. From the desperate defense of Rorke’s Drift against the massed Zulus to the…
Tough Marine Hero Fired Off 400 Rounds AFTER Losing Leg
As part of the deployment in the Global War on Terror, the Marines sent to Afghanistan were involved in many extraordinary actions against the Taliban…
When The USA Wanted To Nuke The Moon To Impress The Russians
In 1958, the United States developed a secret project to explode an atomic bomb on the surface of the moon. The explosion, when seen from…
Military Blunders – 90,000 Troops Lost in Fall of Singapore
There are certain matters that must be adhered to if a battle is to be successful. These include a well-trained army and a good military…
Did You Know? Five Movie Stars that Served in the Military
The theater and the battlefield are two very distinct aspects of life: one involves a performance, acting, and entertainment designed to delight the masses, whereas…
Pull Two Pins and Say A Prayer: Aussie Warrior Kevin Wheatley
It’s been said that war brings out the best and the worst in humanity. It’s the ultimate test of mettle. There are those who capitulate…
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare: The Slippery Slope of No Return in Military History
The gravity of the situation demands that we should free ourselves from all scruples which certainly no longer have justification. — Admiral Friedrich von Ingenohl,…