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sks vs m1 carbine

Comparing the Soviet SKS rifle to the American M1 carbine

By Harold C. Hutchison

Russia wanted to take on the F-22 with this unique-looking fighter

Russia wanted to take on the F-22 with this unique-looking fighter

By Harold C. Hutchison

soviet fighter jet intercepted

That time the USAF intercepted a pilotless Soviet fighter

soviet transport plane copied this american aircraft.

The Soviets ripped off this strange Boeing transport plane

By Harold C. Hutchison

plane crash from shopping

How excessive shopping caused a plane crash that killed 16 Soviet admirals and generals

By Miguel Ortiz

russia buy weapons from north korea

Things are so bad for Russia it has to buy weapons from North Korea

One of the closest brushes with nuclear war was Russia vs China

ukraine weapons in winter

The real test of Europe’s resolve to stand with Ukraine is winter

mark hamill with ukraine president

Mark Hamill is helping Ukraine buy drones to fight Russia

By Miguel Ortiz

Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari terminal building illuminated at dusk, with a dramatic cloudy sky in the background and an empty tarmac in the foreground.

Why a NATO general defied the Supreme Allied Commander in Kosovo

Armenian–Azerbaijani war

The Armenia-Azerbaijan War explained

5 new weapons Ukraine is using against Russia that could change the tide of the war

Today in military history: Soviet Union launches Sputnik

russian fighter

Russia shot down two of its own advanced fighters in two days

coast guard warships

The Coast Guard found Chinese and Russian warships in Alaska

By Miguel Ortiz

This secret Russian weapon turned out to be harmless bee poop

This secret Russian weapon turned out to be harmless bee poop

By Blake Stilwell

north korean troops

The truth about North Korea’s offer to send 100,000 troops to Ukraine for Russia

The CIA declassified these 11 Russian jokes about the Soviet Union

By Blake Stilwell

Russia’s mobilization for the war in Ukraine is already backfiring on Putin

4 possible outcomes for Russia and its government if Putin’s regime falls

A gray military warship numbered 572 sailing on calm blue ocean waters under a clear sky. The ship has multiple radar and communication antennas, a helicopter on the rear deck, and various weapon systems along its length.

Why American submarines feared this Russian destroyer

By Harold C. Hutchison

Three tan armored military vehicles are parked on a dusty, rocky terrain with five soldiers in camouflage uniforms standing and walking nearby. The vehicles have mounted weapons and antennas, and the soldiers are equipped with rifles and tactical gear. The background shows a clear sky and some low structures.

Germany is sending these tough armored vehicles to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

Ukraine is on the offensive against the Russian invasion of its southern front

Ukraine’s meme army is taking on Russia’s propaganda war and winning

Two men are seated closely together. The man on the left is wearing a dark green military uniform with gold embroidery, medals, and a peaked cap with red and gold details. The man on the right is dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and a black tie with small white dots. Both men are looking slightly towards the camera. The background is blurred with other people in light-colored uniforms.

This is how hard sanctions have hit the Russian economy

Winston Churchill’s plan to get Teddy Roosevelt into World War I

Winston Churchill’s plan to get Teddy Roosevelt into World War I

anti-putin rally

An anti-Putin army of Russians may be waging war against the Putin regime

This Russian missile could be the last thing you ever see

This Russian missile could be the last thing you ever see

apache helicopter

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

By Harold C. Hutchison

How Russia’s only carrier would fight an American carrier

How Russia’s only carrier would fight an American carrier

By Harold C. Hutchison

The last shots of the American Civil War were fired in Russia

The last shots of the American Civil War were fired in Russia

By Blake Stilwell

Aces High: Over the Volga with Lydia Litvyak

By Jim Fletcher

Large military parade with rows of soldiers in uniform standing in formation. Two open-top cars with officers are driving down the parade route. Large blue banners on the building in the background display the years "1941" and "1945" along with a ribbon symbol, indicating a commemoration of World War II. The setting appears formal and organized, with a focus on military discipline and remembrance.

5 important differences between China and Russia’s military planning

aliens soviet union

That time aliens landed in the Soviet Union for a walk in the park

By Blake Stilwell

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth

By Christian Lowe

This is how the FBI captured 3 KGB agents in 1978

This is how the FBI captured 3 KGB agents in 1978

This is how powerful the Tsar Bomba would have been over America

This is how powerful the Tsar Bomba would have been over America

By Eric Milzarski

This lone Soviet tank was ready to fight the entire Nazi invasion of Russia

By Blake Stilwell

cosmonaut shotgun soviets

This is why Soviet cosmonauts carried a shotgun into space

By Blake Stilwell

A vintage portable reel-to-reel tape recorder housed in a briefcase-style casing, with control buttons and dials visible on the front panel. The device is open and placed on a pedestal, with two people standing nearby. The interior lid has a brown lining with pockets.

Why Russia has three nuclear footballs – and who can use them

A military vehicle equipped with a rocket launcher is firing a missile, producing a large bright flame and thick smoke. The scene takes place on a snowy terrain with a forested background. The vehicle is tan-colored and has multiple antennas.

This US rocket artillery system is devastating Russians in Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

Who would win a fight between a MiG-29 and a Hornet

Who would win a fight between a MiG-29 and a Hornet

By Harold C. Hutchison

Soldiers wearing helmets and military uniforms advancing through a smoky battlefield with two tanks partially visible in the background. The scene appears intense and chaotic, with smoke and dust filling the air.

Today in military history: Largest tank battle in history ends

5 ways Russia trolled the US on July 4th

By Blake Stilwell

Two armed men are positioned in front of a white SUV with black racing stripes on a dirt road in a barren landscape. The man on the left is crouching, wearing a gas mask, camouflage jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, and black pants. The man on the right is standing, dressed in a sleeveless striped shirt, tactical vest, black pants with knee pads, a bucket hat, and a face covering, holding a rifle.

4 tips for taking care of your Pet Russian

Two naval warships sailing on the ocean, one in the foreground with a modern gray design and the number "D35" on its side, and a larger, older gray warship with the number "099" in the background. Both ships are creating white wakes as they move through the water.

Why the battlecruiser Peter the Great is Russia’s most impressive warship

A military cargo aircraft is flying against a clear blue sky with multiple soldiers parachuting from it using round, olive-green parachutes. The soldiers are descending in various stages of deployment.

The US plan to train nuclear suicide bomber paratroopers

By Blake Stilwell

Lend-lease: What was old is new again, with an ironic twist

Lend-lease: What was old is new again, with an ironic twist

The last prisoner of World War II was found in Russia in 2000

The last prisoner of World War II was found in Russia in 2000

How German troops at Stalingrad behaved when they were on leave from the battle

How German troops at Stalingrad behaved when they were on leave from the battle

This is how Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bodyguards operate

This is how Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bodyguards operate

Two worn and dusty stuffed animals sit on a dirty windowsill in a dimly lit room. One is a small, gray bear with button eyes and a large head, while the other is a larger bear with a black head, yellow ears and feet, and a striped shirt. A dirty, empty plate is also on the windowsill next to the gray bear. The window behind them is foggy, showing bare tree branches outside.

This is why the Soviet Union was one of the most evil governments ever created

America wanted to stop Earth’s rotation during Cold War

America wanted to stop Earth’s rotation during Cold War

You have to see the tombstones in this Soviet military cemetery

You have to see the tombstones in this Soviet military cemetery

By Blake Stilwell

This is the ‘Terminator’ armored vehicle Russia is using to fight in Ukraine

This is the ‘Terminator’ armored vehicle Russia is using to fight in Ukraine

Did the Soviets leave dead cosmonauts in orbit?

Did the Soviets leave dead cosmonauts in orbit?

By Alex Hollings

5 things you didn’t know about the Su-57 5th-generation fighter

By Miguel Ortiz

Russian tank crews have a history of using this insane tank battle tactic

A rocket is launching vertically, surrounded by a large cloud of smoke and flames at its base against a clear blue sky. The rocket has a dark nose cone and a metallic body.

This was Russia’s plan to defeat NATO in the first week of World War III

finnish air support if russia decides to invade sweden

Why Russia could not invade Sweden even if Sweden is not in NATO

Two soldiers in green military uniforms and face coverings are crouching on a paved path in a park. They are posing with a German Shepherd dog sitting between them. One soldier holds the dog's leash, while the other holds a rifle. The background shows grass, trees, and some buildings.

Russian forces abandoned this dog, now he’s serving with Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

Three soldiers in green camouflage uniforms and helmets are moving through a rocky, uneven terrain. They are carrying rifles and wearing tactical gear, including gloves and knee pads. The background shows dry grass and some bushes under bright sunlight.

Russia only started issuing socks to its soldiers in 2013

6 important things you need to learn before World War III

6 important things you need to learn before World War III

Two men in formal suits shaking hands. The man on the left is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a red patterned tie. The man on the right is also in a dark suit with a white shirt and a striped tie, wearing a red ribbon with a medal around his neck. They are standing indoors with a flag and curtains in the background.

Russian propaganda is not what it used to be … here’s why