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The 6 most terrifying weapons of World War I

By James Elphick

How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany

How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany

By James Elphick

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

A black and white portrait of a military officer wearing a peaked cap with an insignia, an eye patch over his right eye, and a uniform with a high collar. Behind him is a large map with detailed geographical markings.

Did this British soldier have nine lives?

By Bethaney Phillips

A man with short dark hair and glasses is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. He is standing in front of a backdrop with text including "THE 2013 CRUNCH" and "Yahoo!

Military officers in WWI were the masters of the word ‘f**k’

By Blake Stilwell

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

This is why Lt. Col. Lee Archer is one of the most famous pilots in history

Why the most capable fighter of WWII was actually ‘The Little Fighter That Could’

This Japanese diplomat saved 5 times as many Jews as Oskar Schindler

This Japanese diplomat saved 5 times as many Jews as Oskar Schindler

By Miguel Ortiz

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

A soldier wearing a green netted helmet and military uniform aims down the sights of a rifle, focusing intently. The background is blurred with trees and a muted, natural setting.

New WWII thriller explores what it means to be human

By Jessica Evans

The crazy story of the man who fought for Finland, the Nazis and US Army Special Forces

By Paul Szoldra

Today in military history: Siege of Fort Morgan

George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’

Revolutionary War

George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white photo of two men in suits engaged in a close conversation. The man on the left is holding a cigarette and looking attentively at the man on the right, who is leaning forward with his hand covering his mouth. The background is softly lit with a blurred figure and some plants visible.

South Vietnam’s former leader ended his career in a liquor store in California

Two black World War II-era fighter planes with white stars and checkered patterns on their tails are attacking a silver Japanese aircraft with red circular markings on its wings and fuselage, causing visible damage and debris in the air. The scene takes place above a body of water under a cloudy sky.

How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

Aerial view of a coastal area with a white L-shaped pier extending into the water. Near the pier, partially submerged in the water, is the rusted and broken remains of a shipwreck. The shoreline has grassy land with scattered palm trees, a few parked cars, and small buildings. The water is calm and blue-green in color.

A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A colored illustration of a chaotic scene on a wooden ship deck where numerous people, some wearing feathered headbands, are engaged in a violent struggle. Several individuals are wielding large mallets or clubs, smashing large sheets of paper or posters. The background shows rigging and masts of the ship, with smoke or fire visible in the distance. The scene is crowded and dynamic, with people in various poses of action and conflict.

Revolutionary War

The Boston Tea Party and the ungrateful colonists who started it all

By Jessica Manfre

The Marine who escorted the Unknown Soldier was a hardcore combat veteran

Operation Starlite

Today in military history: Marines tested in Operation Starlite

A large, tracked military tank with a turret and a long barrel is positioned on muddy ground in an open field. Five soldiers wearing berets and military uniforms are either sitting on or standing around the tank. The tank has a rectangular body with wide tracks and visible suspension wheels. The background shows a flat landscape with some fencing and distant hills. The tank has markings including the number "40" and the letters "PL" on the front.

Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him

By Miguel Ortiz

The Germans tried to use an armored tractor as a mine clearer

By Miguel Ortiz

The CIA’s precursor agency enlisted Aunt Jemima to fight the Japanese in WWII

America’s first true heavy tank was bristling with firepower

By Miguel Ortiz

Four soldiers dressed in white winter camouflage and fur hats are positioned in a snowy trench. One soldier is aiming a machine gun mounted on a tripod, while the others are closely gathered around him, partially obscured by snow-covered earth and trees. The scene appears cold and tense, set in a forested area during winter.

This is how Hitler launched an assault on Christmas itself

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

Here is how a Civil War cannon tore infantry apart

Here is how a Civil War cannon tore infantry apart

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

By Harold C. Hutchison

A soldier wearing camouflage gear is lying down in a shallow dugout or foxhole in the sand. Next to the soldier, a Doberman dog is sitting alert, tethered by a chain leash. A rifle and a bag are placed on the edge of the dugout. The scene appears to be from a wartime or military training setting.

During WWII, family dogs went to serve in the war

By Bethaney Phillips

Top 5 reasons energy drinks have become an important wartime provision

Top 5 reasons energy drinks have become an important wartime provision

Three men are saluting in front of a black memorial wall inscribed with numerous names. Two men wear white military-style uniforms with black berets and white gloves, while the third man wears a dark blazer, jeans, and a beige cowboy hat. An American flag and another flag with red, white, and blue colors stand beside the wall. A wreath with red, white, and blue flowers is placed at the base of the wall.

HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas welcomes traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to permanent home

This is how WW2 Marines made ice cream at 30,000 feet

This is how WW2 Marines made ice cream at 30,000 feet

By Blake Stilwell

This is the only country in South America to send troops to the Korean War

This is the only country in South America to send troops to the Korean War

By Blake Stilwell

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

amphibious tank

This amphibious WWII tank could be launched from a submarine underwater

By Miguel Ortiz

pascal poolaw army

This badass Native soldier fought in 3 wars and earned 42 medals and citations

By Miguel Ortiz

The wreck of the first U.S. Navy destroyer lost to enemy action has been found

By Miguel Ortiz

This Union officer might be the most wounded soldier in the Civil War

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

A rectangular pit in the ground with moss-covered stone walls and sharp black spikes at the bottom. One side of the pit is covered with a wooden frame filled with dried brown leaves. The surrounding ground is earthy and slightly mossy.

How the Viet Cong managed to avoid being victims of their own booby traps

This is how the FBI captured 3 KGB agents in 1978

This is how the FBI captured 3 KGB agents in 1978

CIA Operative Tony Poe

This CIA operative was a real-life ‘Col. Kurtz’ during the Vietnam War

Aircraft carrier numbered 38 sailing on the ocean, with numerous fighter jets lined up on its flight deck. The ship has a large control tower with various antennas and radar equipment. The sea is calm and the sky is partly cloudy.

The Navy named a carrier after the fictional Shangri-La because of FDR

By Miguel Ortiz

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

An Air Force pilot used a commercial GPS system during the Iraq War

5 military working dogs who saved the day, time and again

By Jessica Evans

The last shots of the American Civil War were fired in Russia

The last shots of the American Civil War were fired in Russia

By Blake Stilwell

Why a woman was convicted under a witchcraft law during World War II

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

The youngest NCO in Army history shot a Confederate officer at age 12

How ‘having guts’ actually meant being an able US troop

How ‘having guts’ actually meant being an able US troop

By Blake Stilwell

The first man killed in the Vietnam War was murdered by a fellow airman

The first man killed in the Vietnam War was murdered by a fellow airman

By Blake Stilwell

These British troops claimed to be rescued by angels in WWI

These British troops claimed to be rescued by angels in WWI

By Blake Stilwell

How a 500-mile cavalry charge helped end World War I

This MoH recipient led one of the most successful hand-to-hand assaults in WWII

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Here’s why the US purposely gave ammo to the Communists in the Vietnam War

Here’s why the US purposely gave ammo to the Communists in the Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

Vietnam War intense firefight

How losing Vietnam was actually a victory for 5 other countries

By Blake Stilwell

How a troop trying to poison himself accidentally saved the President

By Blake Stilwell

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

4 things that make us say, ‘Bless your little civilian heart’

By Samantha Peterson

A military transport aircraft flying above the clouds, releasing multiple bright flares from its sides and underside. The plane has four propeller engines and a gray body, with the flares creating streaks of light against the cloudy sky.

This cannon has been in service since WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Why this Medal of Honor recipient fought his home owners association

Why this Medal of Honor recipient fought his home owners association

By Blake Stilwell

A group of soldiers wearing helmets operate a large artillery gun positioned in a wooded area with dense foliage and trees around them. The scene appears to be from a historical military context, possibly World War II.

Rats, viruses and the Korean War

By Zachary Matusheski