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World War II

How a World War II general survived being hit in the head by a katana

By Team Mighty

A black and white illustration of a large battleship moving through the water, creating a wake on both sides. The ship features multiple large gun turrets, two at the front, two at the rear, and several smaller turrets along the sides. The superstructure is complex with various antennas, smokestacks, and other naval equipment. The ship appears to be heavily armed and designed for naval warfare.
World War II

‘The Greatest Raid of All’ was an explosive seaborne suicide mission

By Team Mighty

A metal cylindrical structure with multiple black cube-shaped objects hanging from chains inside a circular metal railing. The background features a cave-like wall illuminated with blue light and some informational signs.
World War II

How German nuclear scientists reacted to news of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima

By Team Mighty

An elderly barefoot man with a long white beard and dark traditional clothing is walking alongside a soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and a rifle. They are moving through a grassy area with thatched huts and large leafy plants nearby. The scene appears to be in a rural village setting.
Vietnam War

3 times US troops used the fear of the undead in combat against their enemies

By Team Mighty

This is how modern night vision compares to those found in animals
Wars

This is how modern night vision compares to those found in animals

By Ruddy Cano

Rows of life-sized terracotta warrior statues arranged in trenches inside a large, arched exhibition hall with a metal framework ceiling and skylights. Visitors can be seen observing from a walkway along the sides.
Technology

5 military archaeological discoveries found by pure luck

By Ruddy Cano

Left side: A sepia-toned photo of a shirtless boxer, Tommy Loughran, in a fighting stance wearing dark shorts and boxing gloves. Text above him reads "Tommy Loughran," "Uncrowned Light Heavyweight Champion," and "Joe Smith Mgr." Right side: A sepia-toned portrait of Tommy Loughran in a military uniform with a white cap, dark jacket with buttons, and sergeant stripes on the sleeve. He has his arms crossed and a handwritten note beside him says, "To my Ringside Pal, Tommy Loughran.
Entertainment

Boxers belonging to fraternity of world champions who served

By Matt Ward

A group of Chicago Cubs baseball players in blue jerseys and gray pants celebrating together on the field, with some players raising their hands and others embracing. The players' names and numbers, such as "Russell 27," "Zobrist 18," "Baez 9," and "Rizzo 44," are visible on their backs. The field has green grass and a dirt infield.
Entertainment

5 predictions about America’s future that actually came true

By Ruddy Cano

A black-and-white photograph of a smiling man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, patterned tie, and a wide-brimmed hat. He has a mustache and is wearing pince-nez glasses. The man is seated and leaning forward slightly, with a blurred crowd in the background.
Entertainment

How President Roosevelt’s failed hunting exhibition inspired the teddy bear

By Ruddy Cano

Left: An ancient bronze helmet with a rounded top and a distinctive T-shaped opening for the eyes and nose, showing signs of age and wear. Right: A helmet made of multiple overlapping bone or ivory plates, arranged in horizontal rows with two curved protrusions on top and side flaps extending downward, displayed against a black background.
Technology

5 weird military helmets in history that functioned really well

By Ruddy Cano

This is how the Roman army defeated Attila the Hun
Weapons

This is how the Roman army defeated Attila the Hun

By Ruddy Cano

7 life events inappropriately described using military lingo
Humor

7 life events inappropriately described using military lingo

Military service members are famous for their special lingo, everything from branch-specific slang to the sometimes stilted and official language of operation orders. That carefully selected and drafted language ensures that everyone in a…

By Logan Nye

tinker air force base
Base Guides

The complete guide to Air Force bases

By Jessica Evans

fort belvoir is one of the military bases in Virginia
Base Guides

The complete guide to Army & military bases in Virginia

By Jessica Evans

remember WWII veterans
Military Life

‘Remember WWII’ founder is begging you to interview WWII veterans — before it’s too late

By Ruddy Cano

military tires
History

This is how military tires can withstand the rough terrain of combat

By Ruddy Cano

drill instructor
Humor

The legend of the Double Rats Racket of Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Parris Island

By Ruddy Cano

Vietnam War intense firefight
Vietnam War

That time CBS captured an intense firefight in Vietnam

In 1970, CBS News embedded with an Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, in Vietnam and was there when the platoon came under fire. The infantrymen, the "Blues" of the air mobile unit, were sent in whenever the troops had a known or sus…

By Logan Nye

P-38 fork-tailed devil
World War II

The ‘Fork-tailed devil’ terrified Japanese pilots

Among the fighters that allowed America to win World War II, the P-38 Lightning was uniquely successful and was dubbed the "fork-tailed Devil" by the Germans even though …

By Logan Nye

attacks
World War II

5 times the US was attacked at home during WWII (besides Pearl Harbor)

For decades before 9/11, Americans talked about how they hadn't been attacked at home since Pearl Harbor, but that actually wasn't true. The California coast was attacked less than three months later, and two additional attacks were lau…

By Logan Nye