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…
The reason why many American soldiers in Vietnam preferred weapons from the black market
The M16 rifle was first designed to be used in the thick jungles of Vietnam, but it quickly developed a poor reputation among U.S. troops.…
Only three men have earned the rank of 6-Star General – Here are their stories
The 6-star general rank is one of the rarest and most prestigious honors in U.S. military history. It has only been awarded three times—once during…
Early in his military career, Four-Star General Graves Erskine was given the honor of escorting the Unknown Soldier
Before filming Sands of Iwo Jima in 1949, John Wayne and Republic Pictures brought in Graves Erskine as a technical advisor to ensure the movie’s…
How 156 Irish peacekeepers held off thousands of mercenaries during the Siege of Jadotville despite being outnumebred
During the Siege of Jadotville, 156 Irish peacekeepers led by Pat Quinlan were trapped by a much larger group of Katangese mercenaries. Despite being outnumbered…
How federally run prisons are different from military prisons
In 2019, there were 1,380,427 people locked up in U.S. prisons, including those held in military detention centers. Over the last century, the way prisoners…
Pilot Bruce W. Carr made a fearless escape using enemy aircraft after he was shot down
During World War II, fighter pilots who showed exceptional skill and bravery in combat earned the title of “flying ace.” But Bruce W. Carr became…
The CIA spent $20 million training cats to listen to private conversations (and other secrets they don’t want you to know)
The CIA is known for operating in secret, with most of its missions hidden from public view. Since its establishment in 1947, the Central Intelligence…
The USS Missouri (BB-63) was the site of Japan’s surrender in WWII and went on to serve during the Korean and Cold Wars
The USS Missouri, nicknamed the “Mighty Mo,” was officially commissioned in January 1944, making her one of the last battleships to join the U.S. Navy…
Seven American Presidents who enlisted and served their country during World War II
Many future U.S. Presidents served in the military, but World War II was especially significant. During this global conflict, seven men who would later become…
The Niš Incident: How did this case of friendly fire happen during World War II?
During the Second World War,, the United States and the Soviet Union fought together against Nazi Germany. That’s why it was so surprising when, in…