Celt moored in a harbor

USS Sachem (SP-192): ‘The Ghost Ship’ Left Abandoned in a Creek After Serving in Both World Wars

Several abandoned ships can be found across the United States, but few possess a history as rich as the USS Sachem (SP-192). Known by various…

Black and white photo of a young girl sitting at a table with a glass of milk smiling with her front teeth missing.

Why Scientists Collected Radioactive Baby Teeth During the Cold War

Rosemary Giles

When the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan at the end of the Second World War, a new era of nuclear weaponry was ushered into…

Soldier climbing out of a tank

A Lone KV-1 Tank Held Off German Advances During the Battle of Raseiniai

On June 22, 1941, Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, the World War II invasion of the Soviet Union. Despite signing the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact in 1939,…

These 5 Tank Battles Were Massive And The Outcome Was Unpredictable

There were several wide-scale wars that occurred during the 20th century. Of course, two of them were massive World Wars. And these World Wars featured…

Troops walking toward a Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw + Sikorsky H-5 Dragonfly taking off

Korean War Helicopters That Were Vital to Those Serving In the Conflict

Samantha Franco

The Korean War took place between 1950-53 and saw the UN coalition forces operate a plethora of military vehicles, including helicopters. The United States, in…

Still from 'Hamburger Hill'

The Real-Life Battle Behind the Brutal Vietnam War Movie, ‘Hamburger Hill’

Some of the best war movies are based on real-life events – stories that are so fantastical that they’re almost unbelievable, such as Hacksaw Ridge…

Pierce Brosnan standing on a red carpet

North American Release Date Revealed for Pierce Brosnan WWII Movie ‘The Last Rifleman’

Clare Fitzgerald

Nearly a year after it premiered on the British streaming service Sky Cinema, The Last Rifleman (2023) will finally debut in North America. The World…

Illustrated portrait of King Charles II.

Today in History: September 6th, 1651

Samantha Franco

King Charles II Takes Refuge in the Royal Oak On September 6th, 1651, an extraordinary event in English history unfolded as King Charles II sought…

Shipwreck half-submerged in the Danube

World War II-Era Shipwrecks Re-Emerge From the Depths of Danube River

World War II-era vessels once operated by the Kriegsmarine have “risen” from the depths of the Danube, in Serbia. The wrecks, which belonged to Germany’s…

Challenger 1 tank parked

A British Challenger 1 Set the Record for the Longest Tank-on-Tank Kill in 1991

The FV4030/4 Challenger 1 tank had a rocky start. It wasn’t very reliable and had a poor rate of fire. As such, a lot of…

Aerial view of St Eloi + Members of the Northumberland Fusiliers standing together

Battle of St Eloi Craters: The Relatively Unknown Battle That Devastated the Canadian Corps

Military historians have often overlooked the Battle of St Eloi Craters that occurred during the First World War. Perhaps this lack of interest is due…

US Army Chaplain performing a funeral service with several soldiers in attendance

The Bravery and Dedication of US Army Chaplains During the Korean War

The above image, captured during the Korean War, shows one of the many roles chaplains filled during wartime: honoring the dead during burial services. Taken…