Category: Military Discoveries

Trad Casey sitting in an Anderson Shelter

British Man Builds World War II-Era Anderson Shelter in His Back Garden

Geoff Moore

A World War II enthusiast has created a historical man cave by building a sunken Anderson Shelter in his back garden in Dorset, United Kingdom.…

Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) shining lights on the wreck of the RMS Titanic

The Wreck of the RMS Titanic Was Found During a Top-Secret Military Operation

The sinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912 was one of the most tragic maritime disasters in history. As such, the discovery of the…

Missile lifting off from Kwajalein Atoll + Two people walking in a dark cave

5 Top Secret Military Bases That Changed History

The world’s military superpowers are known for being secretive when it comes to their operations, so it’s no surprise there are numerous formerly-secret bases located…

Admiral Graf Spee at sea + Close up of the bronze eagle's head

Uruguay Ordered to Sell Bronze Eagle Recovered from Sunken Kriegsmarine Warship

After a years-long legal battle surrounding its sale, the Uruguayan Court of Appeals has ordered that an 880-pound bronze eagle from the stern of the…

Archaeologists looking at a Viking Age sword placed on a white tabletop

Norwegian Farmer Finds 1,000-Year-Old Viking Sword in Field

A Viking Age discovery has been made in southwestern Norway. Øyvind Tveitane Lovra was picking stones in a field with his sons when he came…

WWII-era German aircraft flying over a destroyed city

These Unsettling Facts About WWII Aren’t Taught In School

Volumes have been written about the Second World War. Generations of students have learned about the conflict and, depending on the extent of their education,…

Military portrait of Homer Litzenberg

This Marine General’s Sword Somehow Wound Up In A Pawnshop

Various types of items can be purchased on eBay, with some auctions bringing in thousands of dollars. When Marine veteran Chris Anderson logged onto the…

Three members of the Long Range Desert Group pointing guns while riding in a Chevrolet truck

Remains Discovered In Poland Could Be Members of Elite WWII-Era Reconnaissance Group

Remains discovered in Poland are believed to date back to the Second World War and could potentially belong to New Zealander members of the famous…

HMS Trooper (N91) surfacing while leaving port

British Submarine Found 81 Years After Disappearing Without a Trace

A Royal Navy submarine that seemingly vanished without a trace during the Second World War has finally been located off the coast of Greece. HMS…

Police officer and vehicle positioned in the middle of a roadway

Over 400 Homes Evacuated in Northern Ireland After Discovery of World War II-Era Bomb

Hundreds of homes were evacuated in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, after a suspected World War II-era bomb was discovered. The “suspected historic piece of…

Buildings along a street in Colonial Williamsburg

Unexpected Revolutionary War-Era Discovery Made During Construction Work in Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg is one of the most notable outdoor museums dedicated to bringing the history of the American Revolution to modern-day society. They’ll further be…

Painting of the USS San Diego (ACR-6) sinking at sea

100 Years After She Sank, The Mystery of USS San Diego’s (ACR-6) Tragic End Was Finally Solved

Shortly after 11:00 AM on July 19, 1918, the Pennsylvania-class armored cruiser USS San Diego (ACR-6) – formerly known as the USS California – was…