When it comes to American military history, few units are as storied and famous as the Harlem Hellfighters. Officially the ...

Essentially, the Danzig Crisis was an incident between Poland and the Free City of Danzig (today known as Gdańsk). The Polish government believed it had the right to both station warships across ...

Several new and improved tanks were introduced to the battlefield during the Second World War, and while the conflict was nearing its end, the British Army was testing a vehicle that would go on to ...

The US Army has begun fielding its replacement for the 1990s-era M4 Carbine, marking a major step in the evolution of infantry weaponry. Developed under the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Program ...

Those with in-depth knowledge of Cold War-era military history likely know about Camp Century, a secret American base that was constructed beneath Greenland’s ice sheet. Erected as part of Project ...

Prior to the events of the Second World War, Edward VIII publicly showed his dedication to Britain by volunteering to serve in the Great War. He was keen to serve on the frontlines of mainland Europe ...

Benito Mussolini was one of the world’s major leaders at the onset of the Second World War. Becoming Italy’s prime minister in 1922, he’d sought to grow the country’s influence and power, but as ...

While many focus on the ground invasion when it comes to Germany’s offensive against Poland in September 1939, it’s important to take note of what was happening both on the water and in the air. The ...

Whenever troops are severely injured in battle, they’re extracted and airlifted to the nearest medical facility by MEDEVAC teams. These units, conducting “Dustoff” flights, as they were called, saved ...

Throughout the Second World War, prominent politicians were the subject of assassination plots. While often unsuccessful, they were a way for everyday civilians, Resistance fighters, and even members ...

The United States is home to one of the most controversial military bases in the world – and it’s probable you’ve never heard of it. Tonopah Test Range, nicknamed “Area 52” by veterans and conspiracy ...