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soviet t-34 tank
World War II

What happened the first time the German Army met a Soviet T-34 tank

The Soviet T-34 tank was the primary tank for the Red Army throughout most of World War II. It was based on a design from the American M1928.

dynamite gun in spanish-american war
Spanish-American War

The Americans built a dynamite gun for the Spanish-American War

This Dynamite Gun was an advanced, lightweight kind of artillery piece that went into combat in the Spanish-American War.

Bv-141
World War II

The BV-141 looks like a kid had too many models, not enough patience

The ungainly German BV-141 appeared like an ungainly swan, but it flew quite well and provided great visibility for the crew.

recruit advice rifle inspection
Basic Training

5 pieces of simple advice for a new military recruit

Prepare yourself.

yom kippur war
War History

A history of the Yom Kippur War

Israel and coalition Arab forces fought the Yom Kippur War from October 6th to 25th, 1973. The war lasted 20 days.

small boats
Ships

Why the Navy doesn’t use these small boats with a big punch

Back in World War II, patrol torpedo, or PT, boats were the scourge of the Japanese Navy. These vessels were measured in feet.

stolen plane
Air Force

That time an RAF pilot stole a plane in grand protest

Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock was an enthusiastic but mischievous pilot of the Royal Air Force (RAF) who would later steal a plane.

cambodia
Vietnam War

The US may have invaded Cambodia because of the movie ‘Patton’

On March 16, 1970, Nixon informed Kissinger he was going to order the bombing of North Vietnamese bases in Cambodia.

lawrence of arabia
History

Today in military history: Lawrence of Arabia captures Damascus

On Oct. 1, 1918, legendary British officer Lawrence of Arabia led the capture of Damascus.

ballistic missiles ukraine
Military News

The US is sending tactical ballistic missiles to Ukraine

Officials confirmed the United States will provide Ukraine with the Army Tactical Missile System (MGM-140 ATACMS).

griff jenkins
Iraq War

Journalist reunites with his Marine ‘Red Dragons’ from the Iraq War

FOX News journalist Griff Jenkins remembers the invasion of Iraq like it was yesterday because he was on the ground for it.

montagnards assisance project
Vietnam War

The Montagnards of Vietnam became Special Forces allies, but are now being forgotten

Natives of Southeast Asia paid a heavy price fighting communism.

Gold Star mothers day
Heroes

A guide to Gold Star Mother’s Day

Each year, events, observances, and meetings are held around the country for Gold Star Mothers and their families.

buffalo bill
Army

The Army gave Buffalo Bill a Medal of Honor, took it away, then gave it back

The Army's fickleness affected the legendary William "Buffalo Bill" Cody and his Medal of Honor.

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World War II

These WWII weapons were a disaster

Even in times of war, the world has been introducing new weapons into its ranks. Some WWII weapons were incredible flops.

guide to bah basic allowance for housing air force
Finance

A guide to military Basic Allowance for Housing

apache helicopter
Aircraft

Today in military history: Apache helicopter makes first flight

On Sep. 30, 1975, the Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter made its first flight. The Apache was designed to replace the AH-1 Cobra.

Two soldiers with mohawk hairstyles and face paint stand in front of an aircraft. One soldier is touching the other's face, both wearing tan military uniforms with patches and carrying gear, including a rifle.
Army

The fighting spirit of the Mowhawk haircut is sadly unauthorized

The Mohawk haircut is as intertwined with the military history of Airborne paratroopers as the playing card.

A military jet fighter painted in a desert camouflage pattern with beige, green, and brown colors. It has a pointed black nose, a blue-tinted cockpit canopy, and Israeli Air Force roundels on the fuselage and tail. The aircraft is displayed outdoors on a concrete surface, surrounded by a low chain barrier with posts. Other similar camouflaged jets are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
History

This aerial dogfight was like a life-sized version of a bee swarm

Israeli Col. Giora Epstein is one of the world's greatest fighter aces of the jet era with an epic dogfight story.

A gray military warship numbered 572 sailing on calm blue ocean waters under a clear sky. The ship has multiple radar and communication antennas, a helicopter on the rear deck, and various weapon systems along its length.
Ships

Why American submarines feared this Russian destroyer

Russian ships are often the butt of a joke. One infamous Russian destroyer, for instance, has had a long history of problems.