Santo Tomas Internment Camp

The Japanese Set Up Internment Camps in the Philippines During WWII

Todd Neikirk

During World War II, the United States forced 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps. The action represented one of the darker moments in American history.…

Portrait of George Washington + William Halsey yelling + George Patton in military uniform

Five Celebrated Military Commanders Who Might Not Live Up To Their Hype

Nearly all notable military leaders are surrounded by controversy, usually from those who think they were great – and those who think they weren’t. As…

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…

Three members of the Long Range Desert Group pointing guns while riding in a Chevrolet truck

Remains Discovered In Poland Could Be Members of Elite WWII-Era Reconnaissance Group

Remains discovered in Poland are believed to date back to the Second World War and could potentially belong to New Zealander members of the famous…

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

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…