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War History

How the Red Army used camels to fight the Nazis at Stalingrad and on to Berlin

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World War I

Stanley Cup winning team traces its name back to World War I division

bay of pigs
Cold War

8 Members of the Alabama Air National Guard fought at the Bay of Pigs invasion

Differences between the levels of supersonic aircraft speeds
Aircraft

What are the differences between the 4 levels of supersonic aircraft speeds?

A man wearing a black cap with an emblem on the front is shown with a cigar in his mouth. He has a mustache and is dressed in a light-colored shirt, with a background featuring industrial or mechanical equipment in yellow and metallic tones.
Movies and TV

5 science fiction roles made legendary by military veterans

Sci-fi wouldn't be the same without them.

A silver seaplane with the registration TG263 is floating on calm water near a shoreline with buildings. The aircraft has a single cockpit with a person seated inside, and it features British roundels on the wings and fuselage. The tail has a vertical stabilizer with a red, white, and green striped emblem. The seaplane has a sleek, streamlined design with pontoons for water landing.
History

How the British made a jet-powered, flying boat fighter plane

9 text messages from First Sergeant you never want to read
Military Culture

9 text messages from First Sergeant you never want to read

While pretty much all of the veterans here at WATM served in the military fairly recently, we weren't on first sergeant's speed dial. If he or she wanted something, he'd send …

A dramatic battle scene set in a rocky, desert-like landscape with a large group of warriors engaged in combat. The fighters, some on horseback and others on foot, wield swords, shields, and bows. Dust and movement fill the air, emphasizing the chaos and intensity of the conflict. The background features rugged cliffs and a cloudy sky.
History

4 famous mercenaries and armies for hire you’ve never heard of

Sun’s out, guns out! Here are the military cadences you need to get in shape
Fitness

Sun’s out, guns out! Here are the military cadences you need to get in shape

A man wearing a cap and a button-up shirt is seated and smiling at the camera. He is wearing headphones with a microphone and appears to be operating or adjusting a piece of equipment with wires. The background is dark and indistinct, with some ropes and wooden structures visible.
World War II

These were the weirdest military jobs of WWII

A damaged military aircraft with a heavily torn wing is partially buried in dirt. A person wearing a helmet and military uniform stands next to the plane, holding up a piece of the torn wing fabric. The scene appears to be from a past war era, indicated by the black-and-white photo and the style of the uniform.
World War II

The time Mount Vesuvius took out dozens of US bombers during WWII

A black and white photo of a World War II-era aircraft carrier deck with multiple military planes lined up. The planes have star insignias on their wings and fuselages. Several crew members are working around and on the planes, preparing them for flight or maintenance. The ocean is visible in the background.
World War II

How one pilot single-handedly changed the course of a battle – and maybe World War II

iwo jima quiz
World War II

How well do you know the Battle of Iwo Jima? Take this quiz

Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history. Amid heavy losses on an island of questionable strategic importance, it also became one the most controversial battles of World War II. Heroes emerged and countless books and movies…

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History

The 9 greatest fighter pilots you’ve never heard of

Anyone with a passing interest in military aviation knows names like Immelmann, von Richthofen, Rickenbacker, and Boyington. Here are 9 lesser-known aces whose aerial accomplishments rival those of the legends:

Repeating rifles ‘saved 1,000 lives’ in their combat debut
Weapons

Repeating rifles ‘saved 1,000 lives’ in their combat debut

The Spencer Repeating Rifle was originally considered a useless expense by the U.S. War Department who thought the rifles were too expensive and that they would encourage wasteful firing by soldiers on the lines. But in the rifle's comb…

Vehicles

4 of the US military’s largest tank battles came during the Gulf War

Here are 17 amazing facts about the legendary Chuck Yeager
Air Force

Here are 17 amazing facts about the legendary Chuck Yeager

5 gutsy replies to enemy demands for surrender
World War II

5 gutsy replies to enemy demands for surrender

It probably doesn't feel great to be outnumbered and fought into a corner. That's probably why American troops tend to avoid those situations.

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Tactical

This is how effective ballistic eye protection is

A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting in a living room, watching a television that displays a scene of a soldier aiming a gun at a person lying on the ground. The man is holding newspapers and appears thoughtful, while the woman holds a doll and looks at the TV. The room has mid-century modern furniture and decor.
Vietnam War

How the enduring sacrifices of war correspondents shaped America’s view of war