Prominent American Ships Lost During WWII
The Second World War saw the United States begin to emerge as the foremost naval power in the world. During this conflict, they built around 5,500 war vessels, which included mass-produced crafts known as…
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The Most Used American Submarine During World War II
Submarines have been used in war since the inception of the United States. While it may not have been the advanced nuclear submarines of today, the first known submersible was known as Turtle and…
The Longest-Standing Active Military Academies in the US
Military education and training are part of the long history of the United States. Almost since its establishment as a nation, there have been military institutions in America and these have played critical roles…
Overseas War Memorials With the Most American Soldiers
American troops have repeatedly been sent to fight abroad. Beginning with World War I, these soldiers, known as the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), were the first in the history of the United States to…
Ranking WWII American Carrier-Based Planes by Production Numbers During the War
Military aviation began in 1909 with the production of the world’s first military airplane, the Wright Military Flyer. In between the First and Second World Wars, advancements in aviation were immense, and this period…
Future Military Guns of the World
Constant innovation in military technology can help maintain a distinct advantage for those applying the tech. Aircraft were first introduced to the battlefield in World War I and played a much larger role in…
The Russian Military’s Longest Range Rifles and Machine Guns
In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, small arms are playing a critical role in achieving strategic objectives. Among the various Russian small arms, there are a few long-range guns that stand out because…
The Slowest Planes Currently Used by the US Military
When people think of planes used by the United States Military, they may often envision fast jets – fighter planes that are capable of moving at supersonic speeds of mach 3 and even higher.…
Every US Military Plane in Active Service
The U.S. fleet of military aircraft is integral in providing support for various operations, from combat and surveillance to search and rescue missions. To keep its position as the world’s dominant military power, the United…
Weapons Used by the US Navy SEALs
The United States Navy SEALs have been in operation for almost 62 years in which they have had countless missions. While not every mission is known, many have gone down in history for the…
The Future Ships and Submarines of the US Navy
The U.S. Navy is constantly involved in the process of building new ships for its fleet. Typically, this is a very straightforward and linear process, but it actually takes years to complete a new…
The Fates of the Ships Involved in the Pearl Harbor Attack
On a date that will live in infamy, Dec. 7, 1941, the United States suffered an incredible loss in the attack on Pearl Harbor at the hands of the Japanese. This ultimately propelled the…
All Major Fighter Planes the US Air Force Has Used
Military aviation has come a long way since the use of aircraft in 1793 when hot-air and hydrogen balloons were first created and used for military work. Since then, there have been a multitude…
The Most Legendary Medal of Honor Winner in Every State
The United States Medal of Honor, the highest military distinction, is awarded to recognize extraordinary acts of valor. Of the more than 41 million people who have ever served in the U.S. military over…
Iconic Warships and Submarines Built by Huntington Ingalls
U.S. Carrier Strike Group 12 has been deployed to the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel in an attempt to add stability to the region despite the ongoing Hamas-Israeli conflict. This strike group…
Every Ship and Submarine Type in the US Navy
The U.S. Navy currently consists of 243 warships and submarines that occupy a variety of roles. The Gerald R. Ford-class and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers serve primarily to deploy and house fighter jets. Ohio-class submarines…
The Rarest and Most Mass-Produced American Cold War Tanks
The Cold War was a time of great geopolitical tension, not much unlike today, with two global superpowers on the brink of nuclear war. Lines were drawn across Eastern Europe as the Soviet Union…
34 US Military Firearms That Are All-American
The United States military is renowned worldwide not only for its size but for having the largest defense budget of any nation on the planet. They come in at number one in many areas…
The 42 Cities America Obliterated in WWII
World War II is said to have been the most destructive war in history. By the end of the war, much of Europe, Asia, and even areas in Africa, were reduced to ruins, whether…
The World’s Future Military Aircraft
The F-35 Lightning II is the face of the fifth generation of fighter jets. This new generation of aircraft incorporates cutting-edge technology to improve their stealth capabilities, among many other tactical improvements. Although this…