Strait of Hormuz tensions flare in 2026, revisit Operation Praying Mantis—how one mine hit on USS Samuel B. Roberts sparked a ...

Did the Soviets really build a tank with wings? Discover the true story of the Antonov A-40, a bizarre 1942 experiment that ...

Built to crush trenches, the 60-ton Tsar Tank was defeated by a patch of mud. Discover the bizarre history of Russia’s giant ...

During Black History Month, revisit the overlooked story of Black US soldiers in WWI—their service overseas and the unequal ...

The Vought V-173 “Flying Pancake” was one of WWII’s strangest aircraft experiments. Discover why the U.S. Navy tested this circular-wing plane.

Joining the British Army as a private in 1933 to indulge his love of sports, Howard-Jones earned his commission in ’38 and quickly established teams in the 8th Battalion, Royal Tank Corps. His actions ...

Is the cold a curse or a tool? From Napoleon’s frozen retreat to Finland’s "White Death," see how history's greatest commanders used General Winter to crush their enemies.

Around 50,000 American soldiers were taken out by the cold alone during the Battle of the Bulge. Discover how winter became America's deadliest enemy in 1944.

Valentine’s Day is usually framed as the softest square on the calendar—cards, candy, and romantic clichés. But if you zoom out, February 14 has some surprisingly sharp edges. Behind the heart emojis ...

Discover how the U.S. Ghost Army used inflatable tanks and sound to save 30,000 lives in WWII. A technical look at the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops.