Gerhard Barkhorn flew for the Luftwaffe, but after WWII, he joined the Western German air force, collaborating with the very forces he once fought against
Gerhard Barkhorn’s legacy remains a subject of both respect and debate. As a Luftwaffe ace in World War II, his remarkable number of confirmed kills…
After being hit by enemy fire, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crashed down in flames, but Eugene Paul Moran who was manning the tail gun kept fighting – and survived
On November 29, 1943, Eugene Paul Moran was manning the tail gun of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress during a bombing mission over Germany when…
The last ever U.S. cavalry charge into combat took place during WWII to delay the Japanese advance in the Philippines
World War II is often remembered for its aerial dogfights, roaring tanks, and mechanized infantry sweeping across battlefields. But in a rare and dramatic moment,…
The U.S. Military attempted to create artificial radiation belts to interfere with Soviet surveillance systems during the Cold War
In 1958, the United States Navy took part in Operation Argus, a Cold War experiment aimed at exploring whether detonating nuclear devices in the upper…
With 40 pieces of shrapnel lodged in his back and legs, John Levitow managed to save his crew when they were hit by a North Vietnamese mortar shell
John Levitow’s story is a powerful reminder that true heroism comes not from rank or status, but from bravery and selfless action when it matters…
Operation Ranch Hand used herbicides to destroy the natural coverage enemies in Vietnam relied on, but it led to toxic consequences
Between 1962 and 1971, under President John F. Kennedy’s directive, the U.S. military carried out Operation Ranch Hand—a vast chemical warfare initiative aimed at denying…
Attack of the Dead Men: How a massive chlorine gas attack at Osowiec Fortress became one of the most haunting battles of WWI
On August 6, 1915, during the brutal fighting at Osowiec Fortress, German forces launched a massive chlorine gas attack, confident it would wipe out the…
Was Ulysses S. Grant was drunk during the Battle of Shiloh? Examining persistent myths about the American Civil War
The American Civil War stands as one of the most defining chapters in the nation’s past, leaving lasting marks on politics, society, and culture. Yet,…
The Snipex Alligator, a key weapon used by Ukraine’s military forces, excels at neutralizing enemy vehicles from long distances
Written by Samantha Franco and Clare Fitzgerald Developed by XADO-Holding, Ltd., the Snipex Alligator is a formidable anti-materiel rifle that has proven to be a…
A second Pearl Harbor attack was planned but was disrupted by poor weather and logistical difficulties, ultimately dooming the mission
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, remains etched in history as a shocking and tragic event, widely remembered through history books and…
The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star: The first jet-powered fighter used in combat by the U.S. Air Forces
The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star—renamed the F-80—was the first jet-powered fighter used in combat by the U.S. Army Air Forces. Although German aircraft like the…
Tank Tracks to Tree Trunks as The Tank Museum Launches Campaign to Plant 5,000 Trees
A museum famous for its green machines is inviting visitors to support a campaign to help restore a Dorset-area woodland. In partnership with Forestry England,…