Ukraine is getting this badass tank from the United Kingdom
As the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine nears its one-year anniversary, Western allies have stepped up military aid to Kiev. Germany, France and the United States have committed to sending…
7 special Russian weapons that have been captured or destroyed by Ukraine
Most countries like to keep their special, secret weapons a secret. Surely the Russian military is no exception, but since they can’t seem to hold their ground, they find themselves…
How tanks used to be assigned a gender at birth
Tanks were first developed during World War I so armies could advance across no man’s land without getting tripped up by barbed wire and getting machine gunned into oblivion. It…
German tanks were made to look like Americans during the Battle of the Bulge
The act of deception on the battlefield is an integral part of armed conflict. From the Trojan Horse to the American Ghost Army, wartime trickery can mean the difference between…
This German tank with three turrets confused Allied spies during WWII
The tank’s appearance on the battlefield during WWI changed warfare forever. Mobile and protected firepower could be used to scout, screen, breakthrough enemy lines, and support infantry. Tank doctrine and…
This eccentric tank design was appropriately named the ‘Praying Mantis’
Military vehicles are often named after animals to reflect their abilities. The F-15 Eagle fighter jet is an all-American air superiority aircraft while the French Gazelle helicopter is famed for…
This is actual WWII footage of a tank duel
While everyone talks about D-Day, what’s often forgotten is that getting past the Atlantic Wall was only the first step. The Allies had to fight their way out of Normandy and into the rest of France — not to mention across Germany.
Thi…
The complete post guide to Fort Stewart
Welcome to Fort Stewart, Georgia – the Army post you never thought you’d love. Okay, so you might not love it right away, but chances are by the time you’re…
3 lesser-known Marine Corps tanks
In July 2020, the Marine Corps’ three tank battalions began the process of deactivation as their M1 Abrams main battle tanks were hauled away. The 1st Tank Battalion at 29 Palms, 2nd Tank Battalion at Camp Lejeune and 4th Tank Battalion at Camp Pen…
4 armored fighting vehicles designed by Porsche during WWII
Porsche is perhaps best known for its 911 and other sports cars. Although the company likes to reference its history, with a German commercial highlighting an old Porsche tractor, products…