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Most of us think of highly-trained spies and espionage units as the best of the best, Cold War ninjas who would never dream of getting caught lest they be disavowed by Washington, Moscow, London, or wherever they come from. If 1980s-era film …
For many Americans, it can be tough to understand exactly how Iran's military apparatus stacks up against our own. Both nations manage their defense efforts in fundamentally different ways due to necessity, cultural differences, and internal politi…
Hollywood loves to make sequels even from semi-successful films. Maybe that's the reason why "Jarhead 2" was made or just because the world needs more movies about Jarheads — but who knows. Released in 2014, the film follows a squad …
The Mi-24 Hind had a reputation as a cinematic bad guy in "Rambo III" and the original 1980s Cold War flick "Red Dawn." Helping the Mujahidin kill it was the focus of 2007's "Charlie Wilson's War." But how much do you really know …
On Aug. 20, 1968, two hundred thousand Soviet troops and five thousand tanks invaded Czechoslovakia to quell potential revolt.
Airborne forces face a problem whenever they have to jump behind enemy lines — whether it's to seize an enemy airfield or to take and hold territory. The paratroopers can't bring their own armor support, because America doesn't curre…
On Aug. 17, 1943, U.S. General George S. Patton and British Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery arrived in Messina.
A lot of time and effort is put into every single advertisement that the U.S. military uses to leave a good, lasting impression on the minds of potential recruits. The best ads evoke emotion, tell the viewer what they stand to gain from service, a…
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, popularly known as the Warthog, was originally designed as a "tank-killer". In fact, the enti…
