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The lethally effective evolution of the spear in combat

Black and white photo of soldiers in uniform and helmets riding bicycles in formation, each accompanied by a dog on a leash. They are cycling on a cobblestone street with a large historic building and a tall wall with trees in the background.

How anti-tank dogs helped advance Soviet forces

By Bethaney Phillips

A wooded area with several trees and multiple raised earthen mounds covered in leaves and pine needles. In the background, there is a weathered stone marker or monument partially obscured by trees. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, suggesting an autumn setting.

The last Scottish Highland broadsword charge ended terribly for the Highlanders

A night sky filled with numerous stars and two bright meteor streaks, one prominently glowing with a greenish-yellow hue and the other faint and thin near the top. The horizon is dark and barely visible.

This battle was decided by a meteor

By Bethaney Phillips

How to identify edible foods safely in the wild

How to identify edible foods safely in the wild

Two men dressed as ancient gladiators are engaged in combat on a sandy arena. One gladiator wears a helmet, chainmail armor, and leg guards, holding a wooden sword and a net. The other gladiator is shirtless, wearing a loincloth and leather boots, wielding a trident-like weapon and a small shield. The background shows grass and a stone wall with decorative shields.

This is how gladiators fought using the net and trident as weapons

A black and white photo of a heavily armored, multi-turreted tank with wide tracks. The tank has several gun barrels protruding from its front and sides, and an open hatch on the front. A person in work clothes and a hat stands to the right of the tank near a building. The tank appears to be from an early to mid-20th century era.

This Kiwi WWII tank might be the worst tank ever built

By Miguel Ortiz

energy plant fueled by nuclear warheads

Russian nuclear warheads provided electricity for the US for 20 years

Digital holographic projection of a modern armored military vehicle with tracks, mounted weaponry, and antennas, displayed in glowing blue lines against a black background.

These 5 companies are competing to replace the M2 Bradley

By Miguel Ortiz

NASCAR owner Richard Childress pledges 1 million rounds of ammo to Ukraine

NASCAR owner Richard Childress pledges 1 million rounds of ammo to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how the British planned to shut down air bases in World War III

This is how the British planned to shut down air bases in World War III

By Harold C. Hutchison

Who would win a 1989 dogfight between a Tomcat and an Eagle

Who would win a 1989 dogfight between a Tomcat and an Eagle

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why NFL referees no longer use pistols to call the end of a quarter

Why NFL referees no longer use pistols to call the end of a quarter

Can helmets stop bullets? Watch to find out.

Can helmets stop bullets? Watch to find out.

General Petraeus returned to duty days after being shot in the chest with an M-16

General Petraeus returned to duty days after being shot in the chest with an M-16

By Blake Stilwell

The Centurion tank was tough enough to survive a nuclear blast

The Centurion tank was tough enough to survive a nuclear blast

By Blake Stilwell

This is what the pilot who scored the stunning first kill with the F-15 saw

This is what the pilot who scored the stunning first kill with the F-15 saw

By Harold C. Hutchison

Just one Canadian tank made it to VE Day

Just one Canadian tank made it to VE Day

8 heroic pilots who flew into hell to save ground troops

8 heroic pilots who flew into hell to save ground troops

11 amazing facts about aircraft ejection seats

11 amazing facts about aircraft ejection seats

By Blake Stilwell

A group of soldiers dressed in winter camouflage gear are kneeling and aiming rifles over a snow-covered brick wall, with a cityscape visible in the background.

This is how the Russian Army stayed warm defending Stalingrad

These 12 troops were only saved by their helmets

These 12 troops were only saved by their helmets

WATCH: The strange history of Fort Miles

WATCH: The strange history of Fort Miles

By Jessica Evans

Two knights in armor on horseback are jousting with lances in an arena with red wooden barriers. Spectators sit on benches behind the barriers, and there are green trees and a partially visible wooden structure in the background. One knight wears yellow and the other wears red.

This is how knights trained for life-or-death jousting tournaments

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in combat. The central figure, dressed in a red coat and black hat, appears to be a commanding officer, gesturing forward with a sword. Surrounding him are soldiers in red and white uniforms, some holding muskets with bayonets, and others fallen or wounded on the ground. Flags with distinct designs are held aloft in the background, and the sky is filled with smoke, suggesting the intensity of the battle. The setting appears to be near a coastline, visible on the right side of the image.

This disastrous battle is how the term ‘pyrrhic victory’ came to be

This is how the ancient game of chess will make you a better warfighter

This is how the ancient game of chess will make you a better warfighter

What happens when you hit an RV with a Civil War mortar

What happens when you hit an RV with a Civil War mortar

A large aircraft carrier is docked in a harbor with a crowd of people gathered on the flight deck near the bow. Several smaller boats are positioned alongside the carrier. In the background, a city skyline with tall buildings and the Golden Gate Bridge are visible, indicating the location is San Francisco. The image is in black and white.

The time a nuclear aircraft carrier ran aground right before homecoming

By Miguel Ortiz

Here’s how Japan could attack North Korea’s missile facilities

Here’s how Japan could attack North Korea’s missile facilities

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why Swiss vets can keep their rifle after leaving the service

Why Swiss vets can keep their rifle after leaving the service

By Eric Milzarski

Here’s What Life Is Like For US Army Tankers

Here’s What Life Is Like For US Army Tankers

How the legendary .50-cal. actually kills you

How the legendary .50-cal. actually kills you

This is why the US never exported the deadly F-22

This is why the US never exported the deadly F-22

By Blake Stilwell

6 planes the Air Force should bring back

6 planes the Air Force should bring back

By Harold C. Hutchison

Worst weapons an army could buy

These are the worst weapons an army could buy

By Harold C. Hutchison

These 8 fighters served decades beyond “retirement” as drones

These 8 fighters served decades beyond “retirement” as drones

By Harold C. Hutchison

Four uniformed sailors stand at attention and salute in front of a gray stone memorial with floral wreaths placed on stands. The memorial is engraved with the date "April 10, 1963" and a message honoring those lost in a tragedy. Other people, including a man in a suit and a naval officer, stand respectfully nearby in a grassy cemetery with white headstones and trees in the background.

The 4 deadliest submarine accidents in history

5 brilliant military hacks that are useless everywhere else

5 brilliant military hacks that are useless everywhere else

By Orvelin Valle

Bright lightning bolts illuminate a dark, cloudy sky above a silhouetted hillside, framed by tree branches on both sides. The ground below is dimly visible with scattered rocks and vegetation.

That time a fighter pilot ejected into a thunderstorm and rode the lightning

By Ward Carroll

6 dos and don’ts you need to know to become a better marksman

6 dos and don’ts you need to know to become a better marksman

By Eric Milzarski

This US Marine stopped 3 Israeli tanks with just a sidearm and anger

This US Marine stopped 3 Israeli tanks with just a sidearm and anger

By Blake Stilwell

The US military cleaned up victims of modern history’s largest mass suicide

The US military cleaned up victims of modern history’s largest mass suicide

By Blake Stilwell

A United States of America Air Force Boeing 747 aircraft, known as Air Force One, is landing or taking off on a runway. The plane has a blue and white color scheme with the American flag on the tail and the presidential seal near the front. The background shows a grassy area and some buildings.

A look inside the secrets of Air Force One

By Jessica Evans

A detailed historical painting depicts a large-scale battle scene with numerous soldiers arranged in formations across a vast landscape. In the foreground, officers on horseback and infantrymen are engaged in combat, with smoke rising from musket fire. The middle ground shows rows of tents and fortified positions, while the background features a distant town or city under a cloudy sky. The scene is framed by a large tree on the left and includes text in an old script at the bottom, indicating the battle's historical context.

5 of the most important battles nearly forgotten by history

This is what happened to Argentina’s lost submarine

This is what happened to Argentina’s lost submarine

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is how you would legally challenge someone to a duel in ye olden days

This is how you would legally challenge someone to a duel in ye olden days

The Army’s new tank round can do the jobs of four rounds

The Army’s new tank round can do the jobs of four rounds

By Miguel Ortiz

The USS Jimmy Carter does some serious secret squirrel stuff and no one will ever know

The USS Jimmy Carter does some serious secret squirrel stuff and no one will ever know

What would happen if the US and Turkey went to war

What would happen if the US and Turkey went to war

By Harold C. Hutchison

11 facts about the legendary Uzi submachine gun

11 facts about the legendary Uzi submachine gun

By Orvelin Valle

This is how specialized paratroopers drop into thick forests and jungles

This is how specialized paratroopers drop into thick forests and jungles

By Miguel Ortiz

The Royal Navy’s stealth sub can stay submerged for 25 years

The Royal Navy’s stealth sub can stay submerged for 25 years

By Blake Stilwell

10 silly terms you’ll only hear on submarines

10 silly terms you’ll only hear on submarines

By Blake Stilwell

Old Ironsides and Operation Torch: The Army’s 1st Armored Division

Old Ironsides and Operation Torch: The Army’s 1st Armored Division

By Jessica Evans

WATCH: SNL’s hilarious ‘New Military Weapon’ skit is the holiday joy you need

WATCH: SNL’s hilarious ‘New Military Weapon’ skit is the holiday joy you need

By Miguel Ortiz

Syrian Jihadis learned not to mess with downed Russian pilots the hard way

Syrian Jihadis learned not to mess with downed Russian pilots the hard way

Who would win a fight between an American and Russian missile cruiser?

Who would win a fight between an American and Russian missile cruiser?

By Harold C. Hutchison

In France, birds are trained to take down drones

In France, birds are trained to take down drones

By Bethaney Phillips

What would happen if Germany and Russia had a tank battle today

What would happen if Germany and Russia had a tank battle today

By Harold C. Hutchison

Normalcy bias can make you lose a fight before it starts

Normalcy bias can make you lose a fight before it starts

By Alex Hollings

The survivalist’s guide to fashioning a blade from scraps

The survivalist’s guide to fashioning a blade from scraps

By Alex Hollings

This Iranian was the highest-scoring F-14 Tomcat pilot ever

This Iranian was the highest-scoring F-14 Tomcat pilot ever

By Blake Stilwell

A ballistic shield with a clear armored viewing port and spotlights. (U.S. Marine Corps)

This is why US troops don’t use ballistic shields

The unknown Army aircraft that flew a tank

The unknown Army aircraft that flew a tank

By Harold C. Hutchison