In 1845, the United States annexed the Republic of Texas, which Mexico claimed as its own. This dispute led to the Mexican-American War which was fought from 1846-1848, ending in…
Throughout history, troops have had a tough time assimilating with the demands of transitioning to civilian life. After more than a decade, evidence shows that service members brought back cultural…
If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like for an enemy soiling themselves in fear, it sounds exactly like the Gatling gun of an A-10. The infantry likes to give…
War is brutal. It makes people do harsh things. Then, it makes the other side retaliate against those harsh things. But war is also a fight with rules and when sides don’t play by those rules, tempers flare, emotions run high, and that’s when the …
The history of human beings has been dotted with warfare between empires, tribes and nations since time immemorial, and it has played a major role in the organization of society….
Harassing the enemy in order to keep them off balance is one of the corner stones of psychological warfare. When the tables are turned and we become the recipient of…
No, that’s not a typo. The XM204 Top Attack Munition can strike enemy vehicles from above, an angle of attack that provides a huge advantage when trying to penetrate enemy…
Warfare has been fought with weapons of all kinds, from swords and cannons, to fire, to guns, atomic bombs and lethal salves dropped from the sky. One type that is…
There’s probably no greater argument in favor of issuing bottled beer to troops in combat than the story of William Speakman.
In 1951, the 24-year-old Speakman volunteered for service in the Korean War.
He initially joined the Bla…
While intense stands offs can in some cases yield good results, they can also provide false information as a result of fear or desire to end suffering. Successful interrogators from…