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…
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…
The sniper rifle changed the dynamic of World Wars I and II by breaking up trench warfare. Historically, long-range weapons have provided both tactical and strategic advantages in military conflicts. While ultimately the longest…
In January 2017, the U.S. Army switched to a new standard-issue pistol – the Sig Sauer M17 and M18. The decision marked the end of over 30 years of service for the Beretta M9…
A sniper’s primary function is to engage high-value targets across significant distances from concealed positions. They must be able to quickly weigh variables like gravity, temperature, humidity, wind, altitude, and Earth’s rotation before firing.…
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…
The 1970s were pivotal years in the Cold War. The United States was at a low ebb, still reeling from the Vietnam War, social unrest, assassinations, and major political scandals. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union…
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…
The USA is a country that proactively keeps an eye on global threats and promotes American ideals throughout the world. During the two World Wars and the subsequent Cold War, the military and intelligence…
The United States ranks at the top as the most powerful military in the world. In addition to its abundant resources, which enable the country to carry out multiple military activities, it has consistently…
The most recent recipient of the Medal of Honor is former Army 1st Lt. Larry L. Taylor who served his country in the Vietnam War. Taylor was an AH1-G Cobra attack helicopter pilot who…
Before the end of the Cold War, the United States Military had a much more prominent presence throughout the globe. It is estimated that there were slightly more than 1,100 bases in the mid-to-late…
The use of armored tanks dates back to the First World War when the British debuted the Mark I, the first tank used in warfare, in France during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, a battle…
Military technology is constantly evolving. The future battlefield promises to be more complex and ever-changing than today’s battlefield. Here are 20 of the revolutionary military technologies that are shaping how wars may be fought…
The aftereffects of World War II changed the global landscape and helped to form today’s politics, borders, and military initiatives. Although much has changed since the ’40s, there is a lot that can be…
