The largest amphibious landing of the Pacific Theater triggered the Battle of Okinawa, a major turning point in the Second World War
The Battle of Okinawa, which began just weeks before Germany’s surrender, was the final major conflict in the Pacific during World War II. It marked…
The Maxim machine gun’s innovative design and features make it a key weapon for the United States and NATO allies
Invented in 1884, the Maxim gun changed the face of warfare forever. Over the next century, machine guns saw rapid advancements. Some models were made…
ORP Błyskawica: Poland’s World War II-Era Naval Beast
While often overlooked when it comes to naval warfare, Poland has operated some major machinery on the high seas – including two of the fastest…
A partnership between Canada and the United States led to the formation of the ‘Devil’s Brigade’ which carried out complex missions during WWII
During World War II, Special Forces units were instrumental in shaping modern military tactics. One of the most iconic units of this time was the…
The Battle of Ia Drang had a different conclusion than what was shown in ‘We Were Soldiers’
The 2002 film We Were Soldiers is widely regarded as one of the most realistic depictions of the Vietnam War, due in large part to…
The North Vietnamese Army sent their best sniper to take out legendary marksman Carlos Hathcock
Carlos Hathcock, a U.S. Marine Corps sniper, is widely regarded as one of the greatest snipers in history, ranking among the likes of Vasily Zaytsev,…
Only three people have been promoted to the rare and prestigious rank of 6-Star General
The 6-star general rank is an extremely rare and prestigious distinction in U.S. military history, granted only three times. This rank was awarded to military…
Powerful military forces throughout history that were feared by their enemies
Throughout history, some military forces have earned a reputation for being particularly feared by their enemies. This fear stemmed not only from their physical prowess…
The persistent legend of the lost Confederacy treasure from the Civil War and what historians believe to be true
The Civil War profoundly affected every aspect of American life, including the financial stability of the Confederacy. To support the war effort, some wealthy Southern…
General Dwight D. Eisenhower was one of the first to bear witness to the horrors of the Holocaust when he toured a concentration camp
During World War II, General Dwight D. Eisenhower visited the Ohrdruf concentration camp shortly after its liberation and was deeply shaken by the atrocities he…
10+ Facts about D-Day, the courageous invasion that changed the course of World War II
D-Day, which took place on June 6, 1944, remains one of the most pivotal moments of World War II. On that day, Allied forces—comprising U.S.,…
A clash at Baledogle Military Airfield was the first time since WWII where a New Jersey unit was involved in a combined arms battle
The September 2019 confrontation at Baledogle Military Airfield marked a significant clash between U.S. forces and al-Shabaab, a terrorist group with ties to al-Qaeda, designated…