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Cookiecutter shark

The little fish that almost brought down the US submarine force

A black and white photo of a pilot in full flight gear standing on the ladder of a U.S. Air Force jet aircraft. The pilot is smiling and holding a helmet in one hand. The aircraft has "U.S. AIR" visible on its side and is parked on a tarmac with hangars in the background.

How airline pilot and Vietnam War hero Carl Gamble saved his passengers from a hijacker

A black and white photo of a naval destroyer ship numbered 557, floating on calm water near a city shoreline. The ship has multiple gun turrets, two large smokestacks, and a tall radar mast. Several crew members are visible standing on the deck. The background shows a cityscape with buildings and a distinctive tall, pointed tower.

The USS Johnston is the US Navy’s deepest shipwreck

Two soldiers in full gear, including helmets, rifles, and large backpacks, are interacting with an elderly man and woman. The elderly man is holding the arm of one soldier, while the elderly woman is shaking hands with the other soldier. They stand on a muddy street in front of a vehicle with a medical symbol on it. The scene appears to be from a historical wartime period.

The 5 worst weapons of World War I

london wwii air raids where serial killer was

The British soldier who used German air raids to become a serial killer

jimmie howard most decorated platoon

Jimmie Howard led the USMC’s most decorated platoon

By Jessica Evans

elementary school toxic waste

An elementary school found this toxic WWII residue on site

By Bethaney Phillips

September 11, 2001

What to know about September 11, 2001

By Jessica Evans

This was Nazi Germany’s answer to the Jeep

This was Nazi Germany’s answer to the Jeep

This Indian military unit fought for the Nazis

This Indian military unit fought for the Nazis

A U.S. Army field ration can with its lid removed, showing three round biscuits, two small packets of Domino sugar tablets, a small wrapped block of coffee, a small metal key, and a small open tin containing what appears to be instant coffee granules. The can is labeled with contents and manufacturer information from Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, Chicago, Illinois.

This is how chocolate fueled victories after the first world war

Black and white portrait of a man in a military uniform with a serious expression, short hair combed back, and a tie. The background includes a blurred emblem or insignia with wings and other decorative elements.

How a World War II general survived being hit in the head by a katana

A black and white illustration of a large battleship moving through the water, creating a wake on both sides. The ship features multiple large gun turrets, two at the front, two at the rear, and several smaller turrets along the sides. The superstructure is complex with various antennas, smokestacks, and other naval equipment. The ship appears to be heavily armed and designed for naval warfare.

‘The Greatest Raid of All’ was an explosive seaborne suicide mission

A metal cylindrical structure with multiple black cube-shaped objects hanging from chains inside a circular metal railing. The background features a cave-like wall illuminated with blue light and some informational signs.

How German nuclear scientists reacted to news of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima

An elderly barefoot man with a long white beard and dark traditional clothing is walking alongside a soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and a rifle. They are moving through a grassy area with thatched huts and large leafy plants nearby. The scene appears to be in a rural village setting.

3 times US troops used the fear of the undead in combat against their enemies

This is how modern night vision compares to those found in animals

This is how modern night vision compares to those found in animals

Vietnam War intense firefight

That time CBS captured an intense firefight in Vietnam

P-38 fork-tailed devil

The ‘Fork-tailed devil’ terrified Japanese pilots

5 times the US was attacked at home during WWII (besides Pearl Harbor)

These were the terrifying dangers of being a ‘Tunnel Rat’ in Vietnam

These were the terrifying dangers of being a ‘Tunnel Rat’ in Vietnam

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is why the 3rd Infantry Division is called ‘Rock of the Marne’

By James Elphick

merchant marines

The complete guide to Merchant Marines

By Jessica Evans

aerial bombing guernica ruins

How the aerial bombing of Guernica changed the landscape of warfare forever

By Matthew Benedetti

This is what it felt like to be the ‘FNG’ in Vietnam

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A large plume of thick black smoke rises from a burning ship on the left side of the image, with visible flames near the waterline. To the right, a military ship is sailing on calm water, emitting a small amount of dark smoke from its smokestack. The scene is set against a hazy sky with the water reflecting light.

4 times the Iranian navy got beat down in the Persian Gulf

By Blake Stilwell

A North Vietnamese soldier hid in the jungle for 40 years

A North Vietnamese soldier hid in the jungle for 40 years

By Blake Stilwell

5 life lessons today’s troops could learn from Vietnam Vets

5 life lessons today’s troops could learn from Vietnam Vets

By Eric Milzarski

This famous dad earned his Medal of Honor in a confused charge

This famous dad earned his Medal of Honor in a confused charge

What it is like for women in the North Korean military

What it is like for women in the North Korean military

By Blake Stilwell

The northernmost Confederate attack was a raid on Vermont

The northernmost Confederate attack was a raid on Vermont

By Blake Stilwell

Biplane with a black and white striped nose, wooden struts, and dark wings, parked on a grassy field under a clear blue sky. The tail features red, white, and blue vertical stripes.

America’s first fighter plane blinded pilots and lost its wings

A variety of potatoes in different shapes and colors, including shades of purple, red, yellow, and brown, closely packed together. The potatoes have a natural, slightly rough texture with some small eyes and blemishes visible.

How a destroyer won a World War II battle with only potatoes

By Blake Stilwell

That time an entire Italian regiment surrendered to one pilot

That time an entire Italian regiment surrendered to one pilot

By Blake Stilwell

Carl Spaatz WWI

The Air Force’s first Chief of Staff snuck to the front of World War I to kill 3 Germans

One woman wrote 25,000 letters for wounded soldiers who couldn’t

One woman wrote 25,000 letters for wounded soldiers who couldn’t

By Blake Stilwell

Two black-and-white photos of a man in U.S. Army uniform. The left photo is a close-up portrait showing the man with short hair and a serious expression, wearing a jacket with "U.S. ARMY" visible. The right photo shows the same man outdoors, wearing a helmet and holding a rifle, with a watch on his left wrist and military patches on his uniform.

This Purple Heart recipient was the most decorated Native American soldier in US history

By Bethaney Phillips

Schofield Barracks jump

The complete post guide to Schofield Barracks

By Jessica Evans

wwii vet hollywood actor niven

This WWII vet was once the manly dandy in the world of Hollywood cinema

By Jim Fletcher

praying mantis tank

This eccentric tank design was appropriately named the ‘Praying Mantis’

By Miguel Ortiz

oceana Navy bases in Virginia

Revolutionary War

The complete guide to Navy bases in Virginia

By Jessica Evans

The 9 most-ridiculous North Korean propaganda claims

The 9 most-ridiculous North Korean propaganda claims

By Orvelin Valle

77 years after he deployed for WWII, hospice gave this couple the wedding photos they always wanted

By Miguel Ortiz

Now we know why Kim Jong-un killed his brother

Now we know why Kim Jong-un killed his brother

By Blake Stilwell

18 terms only soldiers will understand

Afghanistan War

18 terms only soldiers will understand

5 awesome foreign awards US troops are allowed to wear

5 awesome foreign awards US troops are allowed to wear

By Eric Milzarski

atlantic gap danger

Why the Atlantic Gap was so deadly early in WWII

A World War I trench scene showing several soldiers in a narrow, muddy trench. One soldier is climbing the trench wall with a rifle, while others are crouched or lying down, wearing helmets and military gear. The trench is reinforced with wooden planks and sandbags, with barbed wire visible above. The overall atmosphere is tense and grim.

This is how the Order of the White Feather shamed Britain’s WWI draft dodgers

A man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and blue striped tie is sitting on a red chair, gesturing with his hands and smiling. The background is a wooden panel wall.

These 6 veterans went on to become famous NBA players

How baseball helped sell record numbers of WWII war bonds

How baseball helped sell record numbers of WWII war bonds

How a Ukraine counter-offensive against the Russian invasion became ‘the greatest since WWII’

A group of men, some in suits and hats, stand on a sidewalk observing the rubble and destruction of a partially collapsed brick building. The building's facade is heavily damaged, with wooden beams and bricks scattered across the ground. In the background, intact buildings with chimneys are visible. One man in uniform stands among the group, which appears to be assessing the damage.

What would have happened if Germany invaded England in World War II

A Marine vet made a daring beer run to Vietnam for his buddies

A Marine vet made a daring beer run to Vietnam for his buddies

By Blake Stilwell

A large crowd of people, many wearing striped prison uniforms, gathered outside a stone gate with guard towers. Several soldiers stand on top of an armored vehicle in the center of the crowd. A banner above the gate reads "LOS ESPAÑOLES ANTIFASCISTAS SALUDAN A LAS FUERZAS LIBERTAD," indicating a greeting from Spanish antifascists to the liberating forces. The scene appears to be a moment of liberation or celebration at a prison or concentration camp.

Why Spain didn’t join either side of World War II

A black gravestone in the center of a cemetery, inscribed with a memorial for Dame Fanny Lucy Houston, Arthur Henry Wrey, and Florence Wrey. The gravestone is surrounded by numerous other older gravestones and crosses, with trees in the background. The image is in black and white.

How an English lady ensured Britain could hold the Germans off in World War II

This is how the invention of tarps improved the lives of sailors

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

This army sent scouts to find the mythical city of Shangri La

Revolutionary War

Top 3 most gruesome prison dungeons in history

Two men in Starfleet uniforms from the original Star Trek series stand side by side, looking intently ahead. The man on the left has distinctive Vulcan features with pointed ears and a straight fringe, while the man on the right has a more typical human appearance. In the foreground, part of the Starship Enterprise model is visible. The image is in black and white.

The coolest fictional military ranks we wish we could hold

By Bethaney Phillips

A military fighter jet flying over a mountainous landscape with scattered trees and small lakes. The jet is camouflaged in green and brown tones and is equipped with multiple missiles under its wings. The sky is partly cloudy.

The 5 most insane military tactics ever used in combat

A Civil War-era soldier stands on a wooden plank pathway in front of a fortified trench lined with woven branches and logs. Several other soldiers are seated or resting on the trench's edge in the background. The landscape is open and barren with a few leafless trees scattered in the distance. The soldier in the foreground carries a rifle and a canteen, wearing a uniform and cap typical of the period.

The 4 goofiest tactics in military history (that actually worked)

A camouflaged M1917 6-ton tank displayed indoors, surrounded by various military artifacts including helmets, weapons, and equipment. The tank features large, wide tracks and a riveted armored body with a mounted gun turret. The setting appears to be a museum or historical exhibit with wooden shelves and lighting highlighting the tank and surrounding items.

The first American-designed tank in combat didn’t fight with US troops first

A hunt for a death ray gave us radar

A hunt for a death ray gave us radar

Canadians put four cannons on an M4 Sherman tank during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz