A captured Soviet T-34 tank spent decades at the bottom of a lake until a local history club decided to recover it
Since the end of World War II, historians and everyday people alike have made remarkable discoveries. All across Europe and the Pacific, relics from the…
Connor Ratliff was cast in ‘Band of Brothers’ early in his career, but Tom Hanks fired him for allegedly having ‘dead eyes’
The 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers is praised for how realistically it shows the story of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st…
Four marksmen who earned their status as the greatest snipers in military history
Becoming one of the greatest snipers in history takes more than just a steady hand—it requires patience, precision, and nerves of steel. These four marksmen…
The AC-47 was a powerful flying fortress that quickly became known as ‘Puff, the Magic Dragon’ in Vietnam
The 1960s folk song “Puff, the Magic Dragon“ became wildly popular thanks to Peter, Paul, and Mary—but during the Vietnam War, the name took on…
Hidden military bases around the world: What secrets do these facilities hold?
James Bond films are famous for their over-the-top villains and the dramatic, high-tech hideouts they operate from—hidden deep in mountains, buried beneath deserts, or perched…
President Theodore Roosevelt’s sons enlisted during World War I, but one never made it back it home
Several U.S. presidents proudly served in the military, with 31 serving in the armed forces before taking office. For many, their commitment to duty inspired…
Fidel Castro kept the body of an American airman on ice after the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion
In 1961, during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the U.S. covertly deployed members of the Alabama Air National Guard to assist in the mission. Their…
A nearly impossible feat: How an F-15 Eagle managed an air-to-air kill on a Mi-24 helicopter
During the Gulf War, intense air battles broke out between Coalition and Iraqi forces as part of a massive aerial offensive. Between January 17 and…
An injury forced George Kennedy to end his 16-year military career, but then he found success in Hollywood
Oscar-winning actor George Kennedy became well known for his portrayals of tough, no-nonsense characters in both movies and television. His commanding presence on screen was…
A fellow comrade betrayed Sgt. Richard Fitzgibbon Jr. during the Vietnam War, resulting in his death
The exact beginning of the Vietnam War is still a topic of debate. Some trace it back as far as 1887, when France took control…
The First Special Service Force was known as the ‘Devil’s Brigade’ for intimidating German forces
During World War II, Special Forces units helped shape the future of elite military operations. One standout example was the First Special Service Force (1SSF),…
Medal of Honor recipient Robert L. Howard is the most decorated Green Beret in American history
Robert L. Howard, a dedicated member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, served an incredible 54 months in Vietnam and survived 14 separate combat wounds.…