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…

Aerial view of the USS Franklin at sea + Crew of the USS Santa Fe watching the USS Franklin burn

The USS Franklin was the Most Damaged Aircraft Carrier to Survive WWII

The USS Franklin (CV-13) was a member of the Essex-class of aircraft carriers, which had a successful design that served well during World War II…

Dr. Georg Gyssling learns of the overtaking of Czechoslovakia, Los Angeles, 1939

Meet the German Agent in Hollywood Who Altered Iconic Movies

What was Hollywood’s real stance towards Nazi Germany in the decade leading up to the Second World War? In the 1930s, the American film industry…

Amish man standing at the side of a field

The Military is the Reason Why the Amish Have Their Distinctive Beards

Jesse Beckett

The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships known for their relatively “old-fashioned” way of life. As part of living out what they…

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…

Soviet aircraft carrier Minsk at sea

Decommissioned Soviet Aircraft Carrier Catches Fire in Chinese River

Clare Fitzgerald

One of the many Soviet aircraft carriers to wind up in China in the years since the bloc’s collapse has been heavily damaged in a…

USS Intrepid Docked

The USS Intrepid Survived Four Kamikaze Attacks And Continued In Service For Decades

The USS Intrepid was an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during WWII. Initially operating in the Pacific Theatre, Intrepid would end up serving a wild 30-year…

Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark" in flight

The Kamov Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Was Battle-Tested in the Harsh Conditions of the Second Chechen War

The Kamov Ka-50 “Black Shark” is a Russian single-seat attack helicopter developed by JSC Kamov. The chopper entered service with the Russian Armed Forces in…

PT-91 Twardy driving through a grassy field

PT-91 Twardy: The Polish Tank That Traces Its Roots Back to the Soviet T-72

When you think of European military powers, Poland might not be one of the first to come to mind – but it should. The country’s…

Exterior of Malbork Castle

History of Malbork Castle: From the Teutonic Knights to the Second World War

Malbork Castle has a long and rich history that makes it deserving of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 13th-century castle is…

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…

Still from 'Apocalypse Now' + Bruce Willis as Lt. A.K. Waters in 'Tears of the Sun' + Clint Eastwood as Gunnery Sgt. Tom "Gunny" Highway in 'Heartbreak Ridge'

Fictional Military Leaders We’d Follow Into Battle

When it comes to military movies, directors can get a little carried away with the heroism of leaders. This list of fictional military leaders showcases…