View of the Congaree River + Portrait of William T. Sherman

Cannonballs, Sword Dating Back to American Civil War Discovered in South Carolina River

While cleaning the Congaree River in South Carolina of toxic material, Dominion Energy made a historic discovery: hundreds of artifacts dating back to the American…

Behind the scenes photo of Oliver Stone on the set of 'Natural Born Killers' + Behind the scenes photo of Jesse Ventura on the set of 'Predator' + R. Lee Ermey as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in 'Full Metal Jacket'

These Celebrities Bravely Served During the Vietnam War

Prior to embarking on their Hollywood careers – and even during them – a number of celebrities opt to serve in the US military. While…

Portrait of Philip Shadrach + Portrait of George Wilson

Over 160 Years After Being Executed By the Confederates, Two Union Soldiers Receive the Medal of Honor

Clare Fitzgerald

The Great Locomotive Chase of April 1862 was among the most daring raids of the American Civil War. Led by James J. Andrews, a group…

US soldiers marching through King George Square

Tensions Between American and Australian Troops Led to the Battle of Brisbane

During World War II, the American forces had their hands full with fighting the Germans in Europe and the Imperial Japanese Army in the Pacific.…

University of Miami graduate student Devon Fogarty examining John Greer's gravestone on the ocean floor

American Civil War-Era Hospital and Cemetery Discovered In the Florida Keys

Archaeologists exploring the depths of Dry Tortugas National Park have discovered what they believe to be the site of a former hospital and cemetery, near…

Risk Taking Gone Wrong – Tank vs Bridge Edition

Tanks are one of the most formidable forces on the battlefield. They are designed to be resistant against small arms fire, powerful anti-tank weapons and…

Tiger I and Tiger II – The Most Feared Tanks of the War

Jesse Beckett

The infamous Tiger I was probably the most feared tank of World War II. It didn’t have the thickest armor or the most powerful gun…

Incredible – World War II Guns, Tanks and More Relics Found In Iraq (Watch)

Imagine yourself as a modern soldier in Iraq, armed with the latest weapons, night vision, thermal optics, backed by jets, helicopters and main battle tanks,…

The Panzer 35(t) in 20 Photos

Jesse Beckett

The beginning of World War Two saw Nazi Germany rapidly attack and conquer many nations and assuming control of the country. German forces became proficient…

Heavy Tank T29 – The US’s Intended Answer to the King Tiger

Jesse Beckett

In regards to tank design, all countries involved in WWII learnt some brutal lessons, but none more so than those facing the Germans. Monstrous vehicles…

Germany’s Deadly Little Tank Destroyer – the Hetzer

Jesse Beckett

The inspiration for the Hetzer started early in the Second World War, when Germany began mounting large, powerful guns on modified light tanks that were…

Jagdtiger – the Definition of Overkill

Jesse Beckett

The World War Two menace, the Jagdtiger, earned two reputations during its short career from September 1944 to May 1945; one of a fearsome tank…