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Miniature armored train
World War II

The mini-armored train that took on the Nazis during World War II

For this small armored train that took out some German aircraft, don't let the size fool you.

british commandos
World War II

These British commandos kidnapped a German general without firing a shot

Shortly after the surviving forces of the Battle of Crete had evacuated, British commandos landed Special Operations Executive agents.

japan surrender
World War II

Today in military history: Japan surrenders in WWII

On Sep. 2, 1945, Japan formally proclaimed an unconditional surrender to the Allies, bringing the hostilities of World War II to an end.

soviet union commercials
Cold War

The Soviet Union produced commercials for products that never existed

If the Soviet Union’s legacy could boil down to just one memory, it would have to be its complete distortion of reality.

A female soldier in camouflage uniform and cap, wearing sunglasses, is holding and speaking into a black walkie-talkie. She is standing outdoors near a white pickup truck. The name tag on her uniform reads "JOHNSON" and the patch says "U.S. AIR.
Weapons

5 civilian products adapted for military use

From the internet and GPS, to Hummers and parachutes, there are a surprising amount of tech and civilian products with military origins.

mech suits
Military Life

Will combat mech suits become a reality?

Mech suits have been a fantasy object of science fiction for a long time. Later on, the suits were normalized in anime and video games.

germany invades poland
World War II

Today in military history: Germany invades Poland

On Sept.1, 1940, 1.5 million German troops crossed the border into Poland, triggering the start of World War II in Europe.

soldier shot in the head
World War I

This soldier stayed awake for 40 years after being shot in the head

In 1915, a young Paul Kern was shot in the head by a Russian bullet, and he closed his eyes for the last time.

mount kenya pows
World War II

These POWs escaped to climb Mount Kenya

Taken in by British soldiers, the trio set out to climb Mount Kenya, which is the second-highest mountain on the African continent.

unknown soldier
Mighty Heroes

When the Unknown Soldier laid in state at the Capitol

During ceremonies in 1921, 1958, and 1984, the remains of the Unknown Soldiers laid in state in the Capitol Rotunda.

Camp Hale National Monument White House
Military News

The Army connection of two new US National Monuments

A newly-established national monument is managed by the U.S. Army while another is strongly linked with Army history.

A gray U.S. Air Force experimental aircraft with a blended wing body design flying over a desert landscape. The aircraft has two jet engines mounted on the rear wing section and markings including "U.S. AIR FORCE" and the number "4301." The sky is clear and blue.
Technology

This futuristic plane could be the Air Force’s next tanker

JetZero aims to change military tankers with its Blended Wing Body which the Air Force recently showed interest in.

h&r
Firearms

This classic firearms manufacturer is back with retro M16s

Whether you carried an M16A1 in Vietnam or an M16A2 in Kuwait, faithful replicas of these firearms are difficult to find.

WWI aviation event
World War I

WWI aviation came to life at this Kansas City event

WWI aviation enthusiasts rejoiced on Saturday, August 19, when the National WWI Museum and Memorial hosted its Great Balloon and Puppet Glow.

wild weasels
Vietnam War

‘Warriors in their Own Words’ – How the Wild Weasels cleared enemy skies over Vietnam

Amidst mounting losses from the North Vietnamese, the Thud took on a new role — the Wild Weasel.

marine raiders vs recon
Marine Corps

3 key differences between Recon Marines and Marine Raiders

In many ways, these badasses are similar, but here are three key differences between Marine Raiders and Recon Marines.

marines in vietnam
Vietnam War

Beware of the 19-year-old pissed off Marine

John Ligato and his ill-equipped company were walking into a deathtrap against nine battalions of highly-trained North Vietamese soldiers.

Hiroshima
World War II

What a Hiroshima resident saw the day the bomb dropped

It's an incredible, eye-witness account to the horrors of war. Here is what a Hiroshima resident saw the day the bomb dropped.

General Sherman
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Union General Sherman assaults Atlanta

On Aug. 31, 1864, Union General William T. Sherman launched the final assault on Atlanta, Georgia during the Civil War.

military operation
World War II

This was Germany’s only military operation in North America during World War II

Germany's only military operation in North America that didn't get shut down before it started lasted about a month in Northeast Canada.