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This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

Afghanistan War

This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

What exactly is Iran’s shadowy Quds Force?

Revolutionary War

What exactly is Iran’s shadowy Quds Force?

By Alex Hollings

Soviets invade Czechoslovakia

Today in military history: Soviets invade Czechoslovakia

Four men standing on rocky terrain overlooking a town. Three men are wearing desert camouflage military uniforms with helmets, tactical vests, and boots. One of these men is holding binoculars, and another is holding a rifle. The fourth man, standing second from the left, is dressed in civilian clothing with a black helmet, black jacket, blue jeans, and tan boots. The background shows a hazy sky and a spread of buildings and trees.

Joe Galloway of ‘We Were Soldiers’ fame passed away at 79

By Miguel Ortiz

Why the Battle of Wizna is called the ‘Polish Thermopylae’

Why the Battle of Wizna is called the ‘Polish Thermopylae’

This is the last tank airborne units jumped into combat

This is the last tank airborne units jumped into combat

A group of soldiers in uniform and helmets are mounted on horses, standing in a line on grassy terrain with leafless trees in the background. The image is black and white, suggesting a historical setting.

World War II saw the last major cavalry charge in military history

A group of children sitting closely together outdoors, many holding packaged food items. The children wear a variety of clothing, including jackets, sweaters, and headscarves. Their expressions range from neutral to slightly concerned or serious. The background shows more children and adults, suggesting a gathering or distribution event.

Afghanistan War

An Afghanistan veteran reflects: We should have listened

By Amanda Huffman

patton in messina

Today in military history: Patton wins race to Messina

Why this Soldier was nicknamed the ‘popcorn colonel’ in Vietnam will make you laugh

Why this Soldier was nicknamed the ‘popcorn colonel’ in Vietnam will make you laugh

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This brave turret gunner faced 200 German aircraft

This brave turret gunner faced 200 German aircraft

The crazy steam-powered gun of the Civil War

The crazy steam-powered gun of the Civil War

This famous pilot once dangled from his plane by the machine gun

This famous pilot once dangled from his plane by the machine gun

This is what happened to the USS Constitution’s original guns

This is what happened to the USS Constitution’s original guns

By Blake Stilwell

Ball turret gunner

This gunner fell 22,000 feet without a parachute and lived

A Civil War battle scene depicting Union soldiers in blue uniforms positioned behind a wooden barricade and rocks in a wooded area. Some soldiers are standing and aiming rifles, while others are sitting or lying on the ground. An American flag is visible on the left side, and smoke or fog fills the background among tall, leafless trees. The overall atmosphere is tense and active, capturing a moment of combat.

Does Pennsylvania have a hidden mass Civil War grave?

By Bethaney Phillips

A group of armed men, some wearing traditional clothing and headscarves, are gathered around a mounted heavy machine gun on a vehicle. One man in a blue outfit with a tactical vest stands prominently on the right, while another man with a covered face holds a rocket-propelled grenade launcher on the left. The background shows a clear blue sky.

Afghanistan War

As Afghanistan falls, we remind you: Stand proud of your service

By Herb Thompson

Revolutionary War

Today in military history: ‘Swamp Fox’ victory in South Carolina

These 3 snipers had more kills than Carlos Hathcock in Vietnam

These 3 snipers had more kills than Carlos Hathcock in Vietnam

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is what happens when the rules of engagement are loosened

This is what happens when the rules of engagement are loosened

By Orvelin Valle

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms lie prone behind a dirt mound in a desert landscape. They are equipped with helmets, backpacks, and rifles, aiming forward past a coil of barbed wire. A small vehicle is visible in the distance on the barren terrain under a clear blue sky.

Afghanistan War

7 startling facts about the US military after 20 years of war

Two military tanks are on a paved road surrounded by dense green trees. One tank is beige and appears to be an older model, while the other is gray with a rusty front plate and has its headlights on. Several people in military uniforms and one person in a red reflective vest are present, with one person directing the gray tank. The scene is set in a wooded area with sunlight filtering through the trees.

A German man was arrested and fined for his massive collection of World War II weapons

Pictures from the world’s forgotten Venus landers

Pictures from the world’s forgotten Venus landers

By Alex Hollings

This British tank could perform ‘Dukes of Hazzard’-style moves

This British tank could perform ‘Dukes of Hazzard’-style moves

A front view of a military tank equipped with multiple large missile launch tubes, with two soldiers visible on top wearing helmets. The tank is surrounded by dense foliage, and another soldier is seen walking in the background on the right side. The image is in black and white.

The M50 Ontos struck fear into the hearts of communists in Vietnam

Man in a white military dress uniform with gold shoulder boards, wearing numerous medals and ribbons on his chest, including a Medal of Honor around his neck. He has short gray hair and blue eyes, and a serious expression. A flag is partially visible in the background.

This American POW disfigured himself so he couldn’t be used for propaganda

By Miguel Ortiz

A sepia-toned historical photograph showing a group of men, some on horseback and others standing, observing a trench filled with dead soldiers lying on the ground. The scene appears to be from a battlefield with rough terrain and scattered wooden planks. Trees and a distant landscape are visible in the background.

Why handling battlefield casualties was so gruesome during the Civil War

Watch a World War II tank fire in slow motion

Watch a World War II tank fire in slow motion

A former Confederate general led cavalry in combat in Cuba

A former Confederate general led cavalry in combat in Cuba

4 legendary search and rescue helicopters

4 legendary search and rescue helicopters

By Harold C. Hutchison

‘The Ghost’ is the most decorated infantry officer you’ve never heard of

‘The Ghost’ is the most decorated infantry officer you’ve never heard of

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white photograph showing a formation of seven military aircraft flying over a rough, choppy sea with large waves. The planes are evenly spaced and appear to be flying in a loose V formation. The sky is overcast, and the image has a vintage or historical feel.

German pilots revolted against their leadership in World War II

These bomber pilots pulled a ‘Top Gun’ and buzzed the 1943 World Series

These bomber pilots pulled a ‘Top Gun’ and buzzed the 1943 World Series

By Miguel Ortiz

juliana dog disarmed bomb

This dog disarmed a a World War II bomb by marking it

By Miguel Ortiz

Two men in suits are smiling and waving. The man on the left is wearing a light-colored suit with a bow tie, while the man on the right is wearing a darker suit with a patterned tie. They are standing in front of an airplane with part of the Olympic rings and text visible on the side.

This trailblazing Asian American Olympian was also an Army doctor

By Miguel Ortiz

This Desert Storm gun is a favorite for special ops units

This Desert Storm gun is a favorite for special ops units

By Chase Millsap

This is how the Army convinced pilots to fly one of its most crash-prone planes

This is how the Army convinced pilots to fly one of its most crash-prone planes

By Harold C. Hutchison

Red German passport with gold text and emblem, placed on a light surface. Nearby are a fountain pen with a gold and dark red body, a pair of round gold-rimmed glasses, and a brown leather belt. Some papers and a map are partially visible underneath.

Revolutionary War

The hilarious way a CIA agent was able to leave Iran with a fake passport

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in armor engaged in combat. Several fallen warriors lie on the ground, while others stand or kneel with shields and weapons. In the center, a figure wearing a red cloak and a helmet adorned with feathers appears to be giving orders or assisting a wounded comrade. Horses are present, with one prominently positioned near the center. The background is filled with smoke or dust, suggesting the intensity of the battle. The overall color palette includes earthy tones with reds, greens, and metallic grays.

What happened to the soldiers who suffered history’s most infamous wartime loss

How to fly the Little Bird’s ancestor

How to fly the Little Bird’s ancestor

By Harold C. Hutchison

A group of eleven soldiers in military uniforms and gear posing with rifles in front of a red and yellow sign that reads "Welcome to Camp Fallujah, Iraq." One soldier is crouched on top of the sign next to a mounted machine gun, while the others are standing or kneeling on the ground around the sign. The background shows a desert environment with barbed wire fencing.

This is why Fallujah is one of the Marine Corps’ most legendary battles

By Donald Baker

The famous Civil War surrender painting isn’t at the Smithsonian

The famous Civil War surrender painting isn’t at the Smithsonian

By Miguel Ortiz

The 4 best surrender decisions in military history

The 4 best surrender decisions in military history

By Blake Stilwell

The 3 most realistic firefights ever filmed by Hollywood

The 3 most realistic firefights ever filmed by Hollywood

By Alex Hollings

This is what ICBM crews will do after a missile launch

This is what ICBM crews will do after a missile launch

By Blake Stilwell

This is how Robert E. Lee’s house became Arlington National Cemetery

This is how Robert E. Lee’s house became Arlington National Cemetery

By Blake Stilwell

4 reasons why you shouldn’t give candy to kids while on patrol

Afghanistan War

4 reasons why you shouldn’t give candy to kids while on patrol

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This was the invasion of France you didn’t hear about

This was the invasion of France you didn’t hear about

By Harold C. Hutchison

This little-known disaster was the first to be called the ‘Second Pearl Harbor’

This little-known disaster was the first to be called the ‘Second Pearl Harbor’

Five soldiers in World War I uniforms are shown in a battlefield setting. Four soldiers wear gas masks and carry rifles with bayonets, while one soldier on the left appears to be reacting to gas exposure without a mask. The terrain is rough and rocky with smoke or gas in the background. A caption below explains this is a staged exhibition to emphasize the importance of gas masks, noting that 20 to 30 percent of battle casualties in 1918 were due to gas. The image is marked "U.S. Official.

How this World War I soldier earned the Medal of Honor in a mustard gas attack

By Blake Stilwell

One of Napoleon’s best generals returned to France after almost 200 years

One of Napoleon’s best generals returned to France after almost 200 years

A black and white photo of a military helicopter, likely a UH-1 Huey, on the ground with a star insignia on its side. In the top left corner, there is a circular inset of a color portrait of a man in a military uniform wearing a Medal of Honor around his neck.

The first Medal of Honor in modern Army aviation history came in Vietnam

A man in a black suit and red tie speaking at a blue podium with a microphone, with military personnel and banners in the background.

Afghanistan War

President Bush calls Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal ‘unbelievably bad’

Meet the intelligence officer who urged Nimitz to kill Yamamoto

Meet the intelligence officer who urged Nimitz to kill Yamamoto

By Harold C. Hutchison

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II military aircraft flying side by side against a clear blue sky. The aircraft on the top has a camouflage paint scheme with green and brown colors, while the one below has a gray and white paint scheme with black and white invasion stripes and a star insignia on its tail. Both planes have twin engines mounted above the fuselage and straight wings.

Watch these A-10 Warthogs perform a rare demo flight together

By Miguel Ortiz

There was a special word for Confederates who joined the US Army

There was a special word for Confederates who joined the US Army

By Blake Stilwell

This insane law would force everyone who wanted a war to go fight it

This insane law would force everyone who wanted a war to go fight it

By Blake Stilwell

Cupcakes decorated with fondant animal faces including a lion, tiger, monkey, and elephant, each with green frosting resembling grass underneath the fondant. The cupcakes are in silver foil liners.

Afghanistan War

That time British Intelligence hacked al-Qaeda just to mess with them

By Blake Stilwell

A painting of Texas Tower 4's collapse in a winter storm.

Texas Tower 4 was a Cold War radar outpost that vanished in a winter storm

A black and white vintage photograph of a man with dark hair, wearing a formal suit with a bow tie and a white shirt. The image has visible scratches and marks, indicating its age. The man is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. President to hold a patent

By Miguel Ortiz

A vintage biplane with the identification number K6131 is flying above a landscape with fields and scattered clouds. The aircraft has two open cockpits, a radial engine with a spinning propeller, and roundels on the wings and fuselage, indicating military use. The image is in black and white.

Before he wrote children’s books, Roald Dahl was a menace to Axis forces in the sky

By Miguel Ortiz

The 5 strangest military mission names from the Iraq War

The 5 strangest military mission names from the Iraq War

By Jessica Evans

Coke exists thanks to this wounded warrior from Civil War

Coke exists thanks to this wounded warrior from Civil War

This top secret Green Beret unit quietly won the Cold War

This top secret Green Beret unit quietly won the Cold War