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…
The Tank Museum Acquires Cold War-Era Charioteer
A new addition to the Tank Museum‘s collection, a Charioteer, arrived at the location last week. Recently acquired in Finland, the long-term plan is for…
Lionel Crabb: The Mystery Behind the Missing British Frogman
During the Second World War, there were a variety of special units created to deal with threats from enemies both at home and overseas. One…
NASA Accidentally Rediscovers Cold War-Era Military Base Beneath Greenland’s Ice Sheet
Those with in-depth knowledge of Cold War-era military history likely know about Camp Century, a secret American base that was constructed beneath Greenland’s ice sheet.…
Operation Argus: The US Military’s Attempt to Block Soviet Attacks With Artificial Radiation Belts
In 1958, the US Navy participated in Operation Argus, a Cold War-era project designed to test a theory that involved both nuclear weapons and the…
The True Story Behind the Cold War’s Most Iconic Photograph
When asked about the most iconic photograph of the Cold War, odds are the one that comes to mind is of an East German officer…
FN FAL: The Belgian Battle Rifle That Famously Became ‘The Right Arm of the Free World’
The FN FAL is a legendary Cold War-era weapon. The 7.62 x 51 mm NATO-caliber rifle is famed for its reliability and versatility, serving in…
Tököl Airbase Played a Major Role in Germany’s War Machine – That Is, Until the Soviets Took It Over
Hungary’s history is marked by significant instability. During World War II, it fell under German occupation and, in the Cold War era, the Soviet Union…
Veterans Who Served At Top-Secret ‘Area 52’ Claim Base Got Them Sick – But the US Government Refuses to Acknowledge Their Mission
Tonopah Test Range (TTR) – commonly known as “Area 52” – is a highly-restricted base that’s jointly run by the US Department of Energy and…
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23: The Most-Produced Variable-Sweep Wing Aircraft in History
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 “Flogger” is a variable-geometry fighter aircraft designed for the Soviet Union in the 1960s. It was introduced in the 1970s, with 5,047…
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Scared the West – Until a Defector Exposed Its Secrets
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 “Foxbat” carved its niche in aviation history with a blend of awe and mystery. This iconic aircraft, developed by the Soviet Union,…
Tupolev Tu-95: The Soviet-Era Bomber That Could See Nearly 100 Years of Active Service
Know by NATO as the “Bear,” the Tupolev Tu-95 is a turboprop-powered strategic bomber operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces. Dating back to the Cold…