A sniper’s ability to eliminate far away targets while keeping their position concealed has played a significant role in military history. The term “sniper” began to be used more commonly during World War I,…
It is no secret that China has been on the rise in terms of military power and geopolitical strength. Expanding its power through the South China Sea and even further, China’s dominance of the…
U.S. Army Rangers specialize in special operations raids, forcible entry operations and special reconnaissance. Their motto “Rangers lead the way” was established during World War II’s Invasion of Normandy and that responsibility holds up…
The highest military distinction awarded in the US military is the Medal of Honor. The President of the United States presents this to soldiers who distinguished themselves through acts of bravery, courage, sacrifice, and…
World War II is by far the largest conflict that the world has ever known. National marshaled armies of millions that fought across the continents of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Pacific to decide…
As 2024 is currently underway, the United States Navy is once again pressed with the question of reevaluating its fleet. Each year the U.S. Navy introduces and decommissions ships within its fleet in an…
The United States Navy SEALs were formally established on January 1st, 1962 to carry out high-stakes, highly classified operations. These covert missions generally occur in rugged environments – jungle, arctic, maritime – and must…
Out of all the air forces in the world, the U.S. military is home to the largest with over 13,000 aircraft currently in its fleet. These aircraft span the range of fighters, bombers, transport,…
The Second World War saw the building of aircraft in the USA take off like never before. Before the war, the Americans only had a few hundred airplanes. This number grew tremendously, and by…
World War II was a global conflict that started in 1939 and ended in 1945. In these short years, most of the world’s nations would be pulled into what is known as the deadliest…
The introduction of the armored tank revolutionized modern warfare. Before tanks, front-line ground combat was fought primarily by soldiers and often resulted in heavy casualties. World War I was the first major war that…
Eastern Europe is still a hotbed for military operations as drone strikes have killed at least four people in Kharkiv within the last few days. This and other recent events in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine…
Despite World War II ending just years prior, the military machine of the United States did not slow down in the 1950s. Although most of Europe was rebuilding during this time, war was raging…
The United States Army Special Forces, commonly referred to as the Green Berets, is a distinguished military unit with expertise in counterinsurgency, unconventional warfare, direct action, and special reconnaissance. When executing guerrilla warfare-style tactics,…
The Apache attack helicopter, also known as the AH-64 Apache, is the pinnacle of modern military aviation in all its variants. It was originally introduced in 1986, despite having its first flight as early…
Although South America is not known for being a global hotspot in terms of ongoing armed conflict, it is home to some of the strongest militaries in the world. There are military coups from…
Geopolitical tensions between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Russia remain high as the Red Army continues to make progress through Ukraine. The recent addition of Sweden to the NATO Alliance adds a…
The 1970s were a transitional decade for the United States in more ways than one. During this time, U.S. forces pulled out of Vietnam after roughly a decade of fighting in the jungles of…
After the First World War, the development and production of aircraft carriers were put on hold with the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. Also known as the Five-Power Treaty, signed by the United States,…
Fighter jets are easily some of the most iconic military assets in play today. They find their origin in World War II, and ever since have occupied a high status in any military because…
