USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere: A pivotal moment in American naval history
USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere was a battle between an American and British ship during the War of 1812, about 400 miles (640 km) southeast of Halifax,…
The Evolution of German Light Cruisers: The Leipzig Class
In the annals of naval history, the German Navy’s light cruisers have left an indelible mark, with vessels like the Leipzig class standing as shining examples of…
He 111: The Iconic Pre-War Bomber
Initially designed as a civil airliner for Lufthansa, the aircraft’s true significance lay in its potential to function as a medium bomber for the Luftwaffe.Having been deployed…
Easy Company Facts Even Hardcore Fans of ‘Band of Brothers’ Don’t Know
Photo Credit: HBO / Getty ImagesHBO’s 2001 miniseries, Band of Brothers, has continued to gain popularity in the decades since its release. This is partly due to…
Love—Guess Who! Valentine’s Letters from World War II
Forced apart by war, newlyweds and expectant parents Richard and Jean Porritt celebrated Valentine’s Day the only way they could: through greeting cards and love letters.During World…
How to Be a Ball Turret Gunner
To learn to shoot from a bomber, World War II airmen went to the movies. The ball turret, like this one on a B-17 in England in…
In Photos: Burying the Hatchet at the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion
Photo Credit: HUM Images / Universal Images Group / Getty ImagesThe 1913 Gettysburg Reunion was an event held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its namesake battle….
Meet Mr. Mumler, the Man Who “Captured” Lincoln’s Ghost on Camera
When America’s first aerial cameraman met an infamous spirit photographer, the chemistry was explosive Despite the best efforts of many investigators, no one was able to solve…
Three Sailors Were Trapped Inside a Battleship Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Photo Credit: U.S. Navy, Office of Public Relations / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain (Colorized)On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a devastating attack on US naval…
The Pentagon has tried twice this year to mothball one of its aircraft carriers, but it keeps getting shut down
The Pentagon has tried twice this year to mothball one of its aircraft carriers, but it keeps getting shut down An icon in the shape of an…