Russian soldiers can be seen in photographs and paintings dating as far back at the 17th century wearing “Portyanki,” distinctive footwraps that the Russian military has issued its soldiers since…
The power of the Russian military, as can be seen in its war in Ukraine, isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. While the Russian armed forces have a considerable…
The story of Snake Island and its defenders have come to embody the spirit of Ukrainian resistance during the 2022 Russian invasion. On February 24, during the initial Russian multi-front…
The Russian Army has come into the public eye in the last few weeks, but there’s actually far more to them than their current invasion. From how they got their…
Uniforms are a key aspect of any professional military. Not only do they serve to distinguish troops of one army from another, but they consist of the clothing and equipment…
Considering that temperatures in certain parts of the upper Midwest are nearly -70 degrees Fahrenheit, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about historical events in a unique way. The Nazi…
American intelligence agencies shared maps, photos, and other information with its European allies that shows Russia is building up its forces along its border with Ukraine. The buildup includes Russian…
Built in the 19th century, the Osowiec Fortress was constructed by the Russian Empire in what is now eastern Poland as a way to defend its borders against the Germans.
On September 1914, German forces turned their attention to the fortres…
The Soviet Union has had a history of ripping off American designs. The Tu-4 “Bull” was pretty much an unlicensed bolt-for-bolt copy of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. The Su-25 “Frogfoot” was a knockoff of the Northrop A-9. Russia’s AA-2 “Atol…
On Tuesday Morning, Russian aircraft manufacturer UAC unveiled the nation’s newest stealth fighter, the LTA Checkmate, at the MAKS air show at Ramenskoye airfield near Moscow. While information about this…