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The British and Germans built these deadly hollowed-out trees in WWI

The British and Germans built these deadly hollowed-out trees in WWI

By Christian Lowe

M202 FLASH: The Army’s man-portable, four-barrel rocket launcher

M202 FLASH: The Army’s man-portable, four-barrel rocket launcher

By Harold C. Hutchison

A large, historic submarine displayed indoors in a museum setting. The submarine has a gray hull with a wooden deck and various structural details, including a conning tower and ventilation pipes. The surrounding area features exhibit lighting, informational displays, and a polished concrete floor. The space is enclosed by concrete walls with overhead lighting.

This moving company moved a captured U-boat across Lake Shore Drive

By Miguel Ortiz

This presidential nominee’s campaign was tanked by a tank

This presidential nominee’s campaign was tanked by a tank

By Harold C. Hutchison

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This Special Forces soldier gave his life to save his allies

A black-and-white photo of a man in a uniform holding a large snake. The man is gripping the snake near its head with one hand and supporting its body with the other. The snake has a patterned skin with dark markings. The background shows a ceiling with visible panels.

Here’s how an Army veterinarian invented cobra antivenin

By Bethaney Phillips

Two men in suits are shaking hands and smiling at each other. The image is in black and white, and both men appear to be engaged in a friendly greeting or agreement. The man on the left has light-colored hair, while the man on the right has darker skin and hair. Both are dressed formally with jackets and ties.

Communist countries fought a proxy war against each other in Africa

Wooden barrels and crates labeled with various food items such as salt, beef, flour, rice, vinegar, pickled onions, coffee, and molasses are stacked inside a brick-walled storage room behind metal bars. There are also shelves with canned goods and a wooden table and chair in the background.

This diet fueled both sides during the American Civil War

6 important things you need to learn before World War III

6 important things you need to learn before World War III

Plaque on a stone monument with the inscription: "TO PETER FRANCISCO A GIANT IN STATURE, MIGHT AND COURAGE - WHO SLEW IN THIS ENGAGEMENT ELEVEN OF THE ENEMY WITH HIS OWN BROAD SWORD RENDERING HIMSELF THEREBY PERHAPS THE MOST FAMOUS PRIVATE SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

Revolutionary War

The ‘Virginia Hercules’ was the one-man army of the American Revolution

Two men in formal suits shaking hands. The man on the left is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a red patterned tie. The man on the right is also in a dark suit with a white shirt and a striped tie, wearing a red ribbon with a medal around his neck. They are standing indoors with a flag and curtains in the background.

Russian propaganda is not what it used to be … here’s why

This is how two WWII veterans changed baseball forever

This is how two WWII veterans changed baseball forever

By Eric Milzarski

This sailor earned a Bronze Star for leading a clandestine team that rescued 961 people in Afghanistan

Afghanistan War

This sailor earned a Bronze Star for leading a clandestine team that rescued 961 people in Afghanistan

By Miguel Ortiz

A large American bison standing in a field of dry grass and wildflowers, facing forward with its head slightly lowered. The bison has a thick, dark brown fur coat on its head and shoulders, with a lighter brown body. The background is a blurred mix of green and brown tones, suggesting a natural prairie or grassland environment.

The US Army’s plan to win the Plains Wars was to kill every American Bison

This American tractor became the world’s first-ever tank

This American tractor became the world’s first-ever tank

This Navy SEAL unit was ‘the most hard luck platoon’ to fight in Vietnam

This Navy SEAL unit was ‘the most hard luck platoon’ to fight in Vietnam

By Blake Stilwell

That time this Navy squadron bombed North Vietnam with a toilet

That time this Navy squadron bombed North Vietnam with a toilet

By Blake Stilwell

A white marble statue of a soldier standing on a tall pedestal with decorative carvings. The monument is elevated on a grassy mound with three sets of gray stone steps leading up to it. There is a small bouquet of yellow flowers placed on one of the steps. In the background, there is a palm tree, a highway overpass, and a clear blue sky.

Did you know this man is the only American to be hanged for treason?

A black and white photo of a World War II-era four-engine propeller bomber aircraft in flight, marked with the U.S. military star insignia on the fuselage and tail. The aircraft has a glass nose, twin vertical stabilizers, and the number "191" painted on the front side of the fuselage. The tail number "123828" is visible on the vertical stabilizers. The plane is flying against a backdrop of clouds.

American airmen were rescued by cannibal headhunters during World War II

These Army Rangers killed 25 enemies and saved their men in a 6-hour firefight

Afghanistan War

These Army Rangers killed 25 enemies and saved their men in a 6-hour firefight

These heroes used planes as missiles years before the Kamikazes

These heroes used planes as missiles years before the Kamikazes

This Israeli soldier survived getting shot in his grenades

This Israeli soldier survived getting shot in his grenades

By Blake Stilwell

A man in a U.S. Army officer uniform stands in front of an aircraft with a large white star insignia. He wears a dark brown service cap with an eagle emblem, a matching jacket adorned with various ribbons and badges, and a light-colored tie. The background shows part of the aircraft's metal fuselage with rivets.

How Jimmy Doolittle nearly revealed the biggest American secret of WWII

By Harold C. Hutchison

How a plain old Cessna became a military legend

How a plain old Cessna became a military legend

By Harold C. Hutchison

A soldier in full protective gear, including a helmet and face shield, is holding a shield while standing near a large, intense fire on the ground. The soldier appears to be in a training or controlled environment, with other soldiers in similar gear visible in the background. The scene takes place on a paved area with some orange traffic cones and a fence in the distance.

7 improvised weapons that will ruin your day

A moss-covered, weathered concrete bunker in a forest setting with trees and fallen leaves surrounding it. The bunker has white and black painted text on its front, including "SK 16" and Finnish words. The structure appears old and partially broken, with exposed rebar and a plaque mounted on the front.

How Finland almost stopped a massive Soviet invasion in 1940

9 American heroes who received France’s Legion of Honor

9 American heroes who received France’s Legion of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

This is what the Army’s ‘Iron Men of Metz’ and Attila the Hun have in common

This is what the Army’s ‘Iron Men of Metz’ and Attila the Hun have in common

By James Elphick

An elderly woman in a blue floral dress and navy jacket is smiling and gesturing toward a cake held by a soldier in uniform. She is surrounded by several men, most of whom are in military uniforms, with one man in a blue suit and orange tie. The setting is outdoors with green trees in the background.

After 77 years, the Army returned a birthday cake they stole during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Soldiers in helmets lying prone on a sandy beach aiming rifles, with some running toward the shore from landing craft boats marked "LCA 700" and "LCA 567," and a coastline with cliffs in the background.

Today in military history: Germans ambush allies during secret Normandy landings practice

A bearded man wearing a black headscarf, black clothing, and a beige vest is seated cross-legged on a patterned cushion. Behind him, there are two floral-patterned pillows and a rifle with a wooden magazine leaning against the wall. The background is plain and light-colored.

Why Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the biggest threat to national security

A tall, cylindrical stone tower stands at the center of a large, open plaza with symmetrical steps and green lawns. Surrounding the plaza are several rectangular stone buildings with flat roofs and rows of windows. In the background, a city skyline with various high-rise buildings is visible under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The area is well-maintained with trees and landscaped grass.

Kevin Costner is on the board of this WWI museum

By Bethaney Phillips

A large gray naval ship docked at a pier, with the number "537" prominently painted in white on the side of the hull. The ship features various antennas, radar equipment, and an anchor near the bow. Thick ropes secure the ship to the dock. The water next to the ship is greenish.

Historic WWII destroyer and museum ship USS The Sullivans in danger of sinking

By Miguel Ortiz

Indiana’s Military Museum started with a kid’s collection

Indiana’s Military Museum started with a kid’s collection

By Jessica Evans

USS Chancellorsville

Russian and American warships almost collided in the Philippines

Soldiers in World War I trenches wearing helmets, positioned in a muddy, cratered battlefield with some operating a machine gun.

This battle shows Canadians are almost unbeatable when fighting a battle together

Two vintage wooden freight train cars with a dark brown finish are shown on railway tracks beside a paved walkway. The cars have sliding doors and small barred windows. A black steam locomotive is partially visible behind the freight cars. Trees and a building are in the background.

These are some of the worst war crimes committed by the Soviet Union

That time one Egyptian soldier held off an entire Israeli advance

This was the Soviet Union’s advanced laser tank

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Revolutionary War

How to command troops as a colonial officer

This Coast Guard commander returned to an ambush to save Navy operators

This Coast Guard commander returned to an ambush to save Navy operators

Revolutionary War

Today in military history: Congress authorizes Privateers to attack British vessels

A close-up black and white photo of a bear sitting down, looking downward with its front paw raised near its face. The bear's fur is thick and textured, and the background shows a blurred natural outdoor setting with trees and foliage.

Poland enlisted a bear as one of their top soldiers

By Bethaney Phillips

An aircraft carrier designed to look like a large iceberg, with a flat flight deck on top marked with the number "138" and red stripes. Several small airplanes are positioned on the deck, and a large propeller plane is flying just above the carrier. The carrier is surrounded by water, and a smaller warship is sailing alongside it. The iceberg-like structure has a textured, icy blue appearance.

This was Canada’s WWII plan to build an aircraft carrier made of ice

By Blake Stilwell

This is why soft interrogations are best when handling an Enemy POW

This is why soft interrogations are best when handling an Enemy POW

A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man wearing a white naval officer's uniform and a peaked cap with an insignia featuring an eagle, shield, and crossed anchors. The man has a serious expression and is looking slightly to the side. The background is dark.

Here’s why Phil H. Bucklew is the father of special warfare

By Bethaney Phillips

A large cylindrical metal tank is being moved or installed inside a deep, snow-carved trench. Several people dressed in dark winter clothing are standing around the tank, which is attached to a crane or lifting mechanism. The surrounding walls are made of compacted snow or ice, and various equipment and tools are scattered along the trench edges. The scene appears cold and industrial.

The military once stored missiles in massive ice tunnels

By Bethaney Phillips

This teenage soldier survived 6 months in a Nazi POW camp

This teenage soldier survived 6 months in a Nazi POW camp

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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This Black Green Beret battled communists and racism in Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

A military boat on a river is firing a flamethrower, producing a long, bright yellow flame. The boat has an American flag and is surrounded by dense green foliage along the riverbank. Smoke is rising from the boat, and the sky is overcast.

This is the history behind Napalm

By Bethaney Phillips

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 mural depicting a historical battle scene with four figures: a man in a blue coat and hat aiming a pistol, a woman in a yellow dress and white bonnet holding a rifle, a man lying on the ground appearing wounded or dead, and another man in a white shirt aiming a long rifle. The background includes trees and industrial buildings with smokestacks.

Revolutionary War

Margaret Corbin was the first woman to receive a pension for her military service

A tall, cylindrical stone tower stands at the center of a large memorial plaza with symmetrical buildings on either side. The plaza features stairs, manicured lawns, and a sunken oval-shaped area with steps. The city skyline is visible in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Why the National WWI Museum and Memorial is a ‘Must See’

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10 expectations of WW2 military spouses

By Bethaney Phillips

This kid turned in a lost Nazi fighter as homework

This kid turned in a lost Nazi fighter as homework

This is why instant coffee is the best coffee for troops

This is why instant coffee is the best coffee for troops

A large group of people marching down a city street holding a long white banner with Ukrainian text that translates to "Who saves one life, saves the world." Many participants carry white flags with symbols and Ukrainian national flags. The street is lined with buildings and trees, and the sky is cloudy.

4 great ways to donate to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

The new ‘This is Us’ military arc is deeply personal

The new ‘This is Us’ military arc is deeply personal

By Shannon Corbeil

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

A soldier lying prone on the ground aiming a scoped rifle, using sandbags for support. The soldier is wearing a beret and military uniform. Another soldier is partially visible in the background. The setting appears outdoors with some vegetation in the distance.

Allied WWII snipers in 13 extraordinary photographs

A bearded man dressed in black religious attire with a large pendant necklace is seated at a wooden desk. Three men in military uniforms stand on the opposite side of the desk. One wears a blue air force uniform, another a brown army uniform with medals, and the third a dark navy uniform with gold stripes on the sleeves. The setting appears to be an office with a window and red curtains in the background. Various items, including a document, a pen, and a small decorative object, are on the desk.

That time a Greek Priest Saved Over 27,000 from the Concentration Camps

A black and white photograph showing a group of men, some in military uniforms and others in civilian suits, standing indoors. The central figure is a man in a military uniform with a serious expression, flanked by two men in dark military uniforms and caps. Several other people are visible in the background, standing in a formal setting with large windows and columns. Two microphones are positioned in front of the group.

Today in military history: Dutch Resistance attacks SS officer

Korean commandos planned to infiltrate North Korea

The insane training South Korean commandos took to infiltrate North Korea

5 major hotspots that are going to be a headache for the US in 2022

5 major hotspots that are going to be a headache for the US in 2022