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A black and white photograph of a man lying in a coffin, dressed in a dark military uniform adorned with medals. The man has a mustache and his eyes are closed. The coffin is surrounded by numerous flowers.

9 infamous KGB assassination attempts straight out of spy novels

By Blake Stilwell

Three views of a soldier in early 20th-century military uniform, including a greenish-brown tunic, matching trousers, black boots, and a round cap with an insignia. He carries a rifle and has a large backpack and a rolled blanket or greatcoat slung over his shoulder. The background is a muted, cloudy sky.

Tsar Nicholas II refused to approve the Russian Army uniform until he tested it himself

By Miguel Ortiz

That time North Korean commandos tried to assassinate the South Korean president at home

That time North Korean commandos tried to assassinate the South Korean president at home

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white aerial view of a submarine numbered 722 moving through the water, creating a large wake on both sides. The submarine has a conning tower with antennas and a circular marking near the front on the deck.

A rogue Soviet submarine might have been destroyed trying to start World War III

The Japanese office worker who fought the Soviets in Afghanistan

The Japanese office worker who fought the Soviets in Afghanistan

By Miguel Ortiz

ks-23 soviet shotgun

This crazy Soviet shotgun used rejected aircraft cannon barrels

By Miguel Ortiz

soviet pilots in world war ii

Why Soviet pilots were easy pickings for German fighters in World War II

Fidel Castro survived more than 600 CIA assassination attempts

Fidel Castro survived more than 600 CIA assassination attempts

This Soviet-era mutiny was the inspiration for ‘The Hunt For Red October’

This Soviet-era mutiny was the inspiration for ‘The Hunt For Red October’

This animation shows every nuclear bomb explosion in history

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is what happened to the USS Scorpion

This is what happened to the USS Scorpion

By Harold C. Hutchison

A stylized painting of a freight train curving along railroad tracks in a desert landscape with orange and brown tones. The train cars are red and orange, with one prominently labeled "AUTOMATED RAILWAY" and another marked "UNION CENTR." The background features flat-topped mesas under a yellow sky with scattered clouds.

How train cars kept missiles mobile in event of Soviet strike during the ’80s

By Bethaney Phillips

That time a surfacing Russian sub slammed into an American spy submarine

That time a surfacing Russian sub slammed into an American spy submarine

By Blake Stilwell

This pilot defected with the Soviet Union’s most advanced plane

By Stephen Carlson

This is what ‘eternal patrol’ means for submarines

This is what ‘eternal patrol’ means for submarines

By Harold C. Hutchison

cold war weapons for ukraine

The United States is dusting off Cold War-era weapons for use in Ukraine

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and black helmets are navigating a wooden obstacle on the "Nasty Nick Special Forces Obstacle Course." They appear to be climbing or maneuvering over wooden beams, with one soldier giving a thumbs-up gesture. The background shows a wooded area with trees.

This ‘Nasty Nick’ obstacle course is part of Special Forces heritage

By Jessica Evans

Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Car

The Peacekeeper Rail Garrison’s forgotten mission

By Jessica Evans

graf zeppelin nazi aircraft carrier

Nazi Germany’s one aircraft carrier was target practice for the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

abandoned bases fort jefferson nps

The 5 coolest abandoned military installations in America

By Jessica Evans

Top 10 most damaging spy missions in history

Top 10 most damaging spy missions in history

By Shannon Corbeil

‘The Battle of Khasham’ saw US troops rout Russian mercenaries in Syria

‘The Battle of Khasham’ saw US troops rout Russian mercenaries in Syria

This is why there is no Cold War medal

This is why there is no Cold War medal

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One naval aviator took on seven Soviet MiGs in Korea and won

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How the Soviet Space Program pranked NASA with a first moon landing

Fort Wainwright visit

The complete post guide to Fort Wainwright

By Jessica Evans

Why German veterans of Stalingrad broke their infantry assault badges

19 pictures of troops braving the cold that will make you thankful to be indoors

19 pictures of troops braving the cold that will make you thankful to be indoors

By Orvelin Valle

Khalkhin Gol battle

Khalkhin Gol: The battle that caused Pearl Harbor

A large, concrete pyramid-shaped structure with circular features on its sides sits on a grassy plain. To the left of the pyramid, there are several tall, rectangular concrete pillars with circular openings and some with metal frameworks on top. The sky above is partly cloudy with wispy clouds.

This one-of-a-kind installation protected America’s nuclear arsenal during the Cold War

By Miguel Ortiz

Indian soldiers

21 Indian soldiers made a glorious last stand against Afghan rebels

Large white multi-story building with classical architecture, featuring tall columns at the entrance and red awnings over ground-floor windows. In front, a circular flower bed with red flowers and green plants is surrounded by a brick pathway, with trees and parked cars on either side. The sky is clear and blue.

6 Cold War sites you can visit in America

By Jessica Evans

russian military

A former Soviet military officer describes how bad the Russian military actually is

This is the Communists’ perfectly-bred military working dog

This is the Communists’ perfectly-bred military working dog

By Blake Stilwell

plane crash from shopping

How excessive shopping caused a plane crash that killed 16 Soviet admirals and generals

By Miguel Ortiz

Why poison was a favorite of the CIA during the Cold War

How the P-51 Mustang almost became the A-10

How the P-51 Mustang almost became the A-10

By Harold C. Hutchison

Close-up of a preserved small shark head with sharp triangular teeth, large eye, and wrinkled skin, emerging from a glass jar. The background shows a window with daylight coming through.

The little fish that almost brought down the US submarine force

This secret Russian weapon turned out to be harmless bee poop

This secret Russian weapon turned out to be harmless bee poop

By Blake Stilwell

russian spy agency

TOPHAT was the USA’s highest-ranking mole inside Soviet Intelligence

5 fastest military aircraft in service today

5 fastest military aircraft in service today

By Blake Stilwell

BAE won the Army’s $278 million Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle contract

By Miguel Ortiz

How the legendary U-2 spy plane landed on an aircraft carrier

A black and white photo of a young military pilot standing in the open cockpit of a fighter plane. The pilot is wearing a uniform with medals and holding a helmet. The plane has a propeller and markings on the side, including three stars and Cyrillic text. The sky is partly cloudy.

This American WWII fighter plane was deadliest in the hands of the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

Soldiers in helmets are seen running on a damaged urban street with debris and broken wires. A military armored vehicle and a tank are positioned on the street, with buildings and utility poles visible in the background. The scene appears to be from a wartime or combat situation.

6 of the biggest failed gambles of World War II

A large ocean liner with four tall smokestacks, a dark hull, and a white superstructure, sailing on calm water. The ship has multiple decks with rows of windows and lifeboats visible along the upper deck. The bow is pointed and the ship appears to be moving forward. The image is in black and white.

The secret Cold War mission that helped America find the Titanic

By Jessica Evans

That time Richard Nixon almost sparked an invasion of Venezuela

By Blake Stilwell

The story of America’s first secret Space Force

The story of America’s first secret Space Force

By Alex Hollings

A blue truck with a flatbed trailer loaded with multiple white barrels is parked on a snowy surface. A person wearing a light-colored jacket and dark pants is walking beside the truck. In the background, there are several other blue trucks and vehicles, with some covered by blue tarps, and leafless trees further behind.

How the U.S. smuggled weapons-grade uranium out of the former Soviet Union

This is how the FBI captured 3 KGB agents in 1978

This is how the FBI captured 3 KGB agents in 1978

A group of men in suits and military uniforms standing on a raised wooden platform overlooking a crowd below. The scene is set outdoors in an urban area with barbed wire fences, anti-vehicle barriers, and several multi-story buildings in the background. The sky is clear with some clouds. The crowd below appears to be a mix of civilians and officials, some holding cameras.

5 things you didn’t know about the Berlin Wall

By Sharon Brandwein

This was the World War II Allies’ plan to invade the Soviet Union

This legendary Soviet aircraft’s engines were basically two missiles jammed into a fuselage

How spies use radio stations to communicate secrets

How spies use radio stations to communicate secrets

Aces High: Over the Volga with Lydia Litvyak

By Jim Fletcher

Black and white photo of a vintage airplane in flight, featuring a large wing with multiple engines mounted on it and a smaller aircraft attached on top of the wing. The airplane has a streamlined fuselage and a vertical tail fin. The background shows a blurred aerial view of the ground below.

The Soviet Union used a massive plane to spread Twitter-like propaganda

This was the Soviet version of the C-130, only less safe

This was the Soviet version of the C-130, only less safe

By Harold C. Hutchison

aliens soviet union

That time aliens landed in the Soviet Union for a walk in the park

By Blake Stilwell

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth

By Christian Lowe

This mathematician was the ‘Rick Sanchez’ of the Cold War

This mathematician was the ‘Rick Sanchez’ of the Cold War

This flawed government report triggered nuclear panic in Cold War

This flawed government report triggered nuclear panic in Cold War

This was the only fighter that had a chance of catching the SR-71

This was the only fighter that had a chance of catching the SR-71

By Harold C. Hutchison

A dolphin swimming underwater with sunlight filtering through the water's surface above. The dolphin is positioned horizontally, showing its streamlined body and dorsal fin. The water is clear and blue, with a sandy ocean floor visible in the background.

Why the Soviets trained attack dolphins

By Bethaney Phillips

The insane way the first cosmonaut got back to Earth

The insane way the first cosmonaut got back to Earth