The Real-Life Inspiration for Top Gun’s ‘Viper’ Made a Cameo in the Movie
Top Gun debuted in theaters in May 1986, and moviegoers had never seen anything like it. The film was sleek and cool, and portrayed the…
Myths About the American Civil War That Need to Be Addressed
One of the most, if not the most, prominent topics in US history is the American Civil War. While the majority of what’s presented about…
The Japanese Battleship Kongō was Among the Most Heavily Armed When It was First Built
The Japanese battleship Kongō had some of the greatest nicknames in history; the Japanese translations for the vessel’s many names are “Indestructible Diamond,” “Indra’s Spear” and…
Joe Foss: The MoH Recipient Who Took Out Japanese Aircraft Over Guadalcanal
Joe Foss lived for 87 years, and he packed more living into those 87 years than any other American in recent history. Not only was…
The Truth Behind Royce Williams’ Legendary Dogfight was Hidden for 50 Years
The years following the Second World War were tricky. While Russia had been an ally to the United States during the conflict, the two frequently…
US Marine Corps Aviator William Rankin Survived a Fall from a Thunder Cloud
In times of crisis, pilots may have to parachute out of their aircraft due to damage or mechanical failure. For the most part, these descents…
Red Army Cook Ivan Pavlovich Sereda Took Out a German Tank With Just an Axe
Over the course of human history, unlikely heroes have emerged from surprising places, and the battlefields of World War II were no exception. Ivan Pavlovich…
The Integral Role Air Gunners Played During the First and Second World Wars
Aircraft made their combat debut during the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-12. Just a few years later, during the First World War, they appeared in much…
Arthur Wellesley: The ‘Iron Duke’ Who Defeated Napoleon at Waterloo
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, is seen by some to be a contentious figure in British history. A brilliant military leader who aided in…
The Allies Faced Many Difficult and Ingenious Beach Obstacles During WWII
The Second World War saw the implementation of a number of new weapons and devices. In particular, the Allied forces had to contend with many…
The Latest Model of the Leopard 2 Is Among the Most Strongly-Armored Tanks Ever Developed
Technology advanced at an incredible rate in the 20th century, especially when it came to weapons and vehicles of war. As such, some tanks entered…
Fyodor Ushakov: The Russian Naval Legend and Saint Who Never Lost a Battle
Naval power has long been a feature of the world’s most powerful militaries. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Russians had an important advantage…