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You may wonder, "where was Star Wars filmed?" But did you know the filming of the classic film almost started a real-life war in North Africa?

The Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) is exactly what it sounds like: A line of explosive charges that can clear enemy mines.

The United States had a secret weapon at the beginning of the Vietnam War, one that it chose to ignore at its own peril: Victor Krulak.

You might not be aware that the Salvation Army is a very religious institution, and was pretty pushy about it in the late 19th century.

Although Japan might not have started WWII in a tough position, it totally ended up that way. Here's why they didn't invade the Soviet Union.

The Battle of Kamdesh stands as a harrowing testament to the valor and sacrifice of Americans amid the rugged landscapes of Afghanistan.

Although modern 7.62mm NATO firearms are engineered to handle the .308 Winchester, make sure that the manufacturer rates it for the round.

To provide a safe location for efficient naval training operations, two aircraft carriers were constructed and operated on the Great Lakes.

Although Armed Forces Day was banned under Soviet rule from 1947 to 1992, the holiday was revived. In 2023, Poland celebrated with its largest Armed Forces Day Parade.

Russian defensive belts are a major problem, but Ukrainian mine detection is improving fast with old techniques and new tech.

When the US entered the war in Dec. 1941, the Army Air Forces’ primary fighter, the P-40 Warhawk was already fighting in North Africa.

The Marines locate, close with, and destroy the enemy. You know what else the Marines are good at ruining? The great outdoors!

Some military retirees become defense contractors, so living in the military community just makes sense. This is true for the Graybeards.

Born in 247 B.C.E. in North Africa, the military mastery of Hannibal Barca is the stuff legends are made of.

Although budget optics offer a significant discount from their premium competitors, they lack a combat track record...until now.

The strategy was bold and ambitious. Capture Gibraltar and use it as a springboard for a daring invasion of mainland Britain.

In April 1814, Britain started the Corps of Colonial Marines and actively recruited enslaved people with promises of freedom.

Survive the Raft is hosted by Nate Boyer, former Green Beret, athlete and a Hollywood triple-threat actor/writer/director.

Even in his advanced age, one Civil War veteran stood tall on his own two legs and declared, “Hitler is a bag of wind."

The former general-in-chief of U.S. forces and active Gen. George McClellan ran against his own president and friend during the Civil War.