Today in military history: Brits launch offensive in Palestine
On Sep. 19, 1918, British troops attacked Turkish lines in Palestine during the Sinai and Palestine campaign of the Middle Eastern theater of World War I. The British forces, under…
America’s first authorization for use of military force came in 1801
According to the United States Constitution, if a sitting president wants to use the U.S. military against another nation, the office holder must first ask Congress for a specific declaration…
Today in military history: Last US ground forces leave Vietnam
On Aug. 11, 1972, the last U.S. ground forces departed South Vietnam. The American experience in Vietnam was a long and painful one for the nation. For those against the…
4 close call moments with war correspondents caught on film
War correspondents put their lives on the line to document the evolution of conflict wherever it unfolds. This dangerous profession built on the ethos of truth has claimed many brave souls the world over. Between
The Pentagon isn’t the only one with special operators. Here are the 5 most elite forces outside the military
The military isn’t the only one with special-operations units. Numerous US government agencies and departments have specially selected, manned, and trained units with some unique mission sets. Because of the…
Britain has upgraded their Typhoons with awesome missiles
The Royal Air Force’s Typhoon jets have been successfully upgraded with enhanced sensors, better software, and the ability to use a new missile according to releases from military contractors and the Royal Air Force. The upgrades have taken three y…