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Army

This is why the Apache helicopter is a tank’s worst nightmare

Keep this in mind: Apaches are not solo hunters. Like wolves, they hunt in packs. A typical attack helicopter company has eight Apaches.

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Wars

7 craziest moments in Army history

But in over 240 years of Army history, we've ended up with some crazy stories. These seven tales are some of the wildest in the record books.

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World War I

The 6 most terrifying weapons of World War I

The Great War saw the first widespread use of armed aircraft and tanks. Many other World War I weapons were truly terrifying.

How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany
World War II

How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany

The 83rd Infantry Division, nicknamed Thunderbolt, first entered combat in Normandy in late June 1944. Generally fighting as part of Pat…

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Entertainment

5 failed voyages doomed from the start

A black and white photo of a young military pilot standing in the open cockpit of a fighter plane. The pilot is wearing a uniform with medals and holding a helmet. The plane has a propeller and markings on the side, including three stars and Cyrillic text. The sky is partly cloudy.
Cold War

This American WWII fighter plane was deadliest in the hands of the Soviets

Though not suited for the high-speed, high-altitude warfare of the Pacific or Western Front, the Soviets made excellent use of the Bell P-39.

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World War II

Did this British soldier have nine lives?

Adrian Carton de Wiart was something of a British version of Rasputin, just minus the magic (maybe). But did he have nine lives?

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Mighty Heroes

5 honorable ways veterans pay respect to the fallen

Veterans visit their fallen brothers and sisters at cemeteries all around the globe every day. Here are ways veterans pay respect.

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Mighty Heroes

4 war comics that would make great movies

Outside of standard superhero comics, you could pick up a sub-genre called war comics. Here are a few great examples on WATM.

Why this Russian helicopter is often the top ranked in the world
Technology

Why this Russian helicopter is often the top ranked in the world

Best attack helicopter in the world? America built the first dedicated attack helicopter, the AH-1, and variants of it are still flying. So maybe that one? Or perhaps the MH-47s from Vietnam, highly modified cargo helicopters loaded with guns? Or Am…

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World War I

Military officers in WWI were the masters of the word ‘f**k’

There are a lot of words that carry a certain weight when said by the right person at the right time. And you'll be sure to remember it if it's dirty enough. …

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Cold War

6 of the biggest failed gambles of World War II

Everything in war is risky, but who is calling the shots for every gamble, and how much they mitigate that risk, can decide the entire war.

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Army

‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ trailer based on crazy true story

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Entertainment

8 events in Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ that would never actually happen

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World War II

This is why Lt. Col. Lee Archer is one of the most famous pilots in history

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World War II

Why the most capable fighter of WWII was actually ‘The Little Fighter That Could’

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Air Force

Paratroopers carry reserve chutes…and sometimes flotation devices

That time the Navy considered flying Harriers off Iowa-class battleships
Navy

That time the Navy considered flying Harriers off Iowa-class battleships

When you look at the Iowa-class battleships, in a way, you are looking at the ultimate in a surface combat platform. They are huge – about 45,000 tons — they carry nine 16-inch guns and have an array of other weapons, too, from Tomahawk cruise m…

7 more phrases old school veterans can’t stop saying — and we love it
Army

7 more phrases old school veterans can’t stop saying — and we love it

We love our old-school veterans that don't have a problem speaking their minds. They fought Nazis without the internet — they're miraculous heroes, every damn one of them. With that in mind, their generation has some pretty e…

How Russia’s only carrier would fight an American carrier
Coast Guard

How Russia’s only carrier would fight an American carrier

It wasn't so long ago that the British and Russians exchanged trash talk over carriers. That all started when the then-Defense Secretary, Michael Fallon, called the Admiral Kuznetsov "