
The Tankette – The most adorable tank ever created
Tankettes were never employed massively, but they were influential and led to the success of the armored car and modern troop carriers like the M2 Bradley.... Read more.

This is what made the MP7 SEAL Team 6’s favorite PDW
The MP7 is a great weapon that uses a very unique round. It is no wonder that is used by some of the world's most elite operators.... Read more.

Energy drinks – The unsung hero of the Global War on Terror
Despite their health risks, energy drinks helped fuel troops during the Global War on Terror and are now in big demand in Ukraine.... Read more.

The INSAS – Is this the worst assault rifle ever made?
The INSAS rifle has served with the Indian military for nearly two decades but has gained a reputation as one of the worst rifles ever created.... Read more.

The German sniper mask – A visage of terror
Looking across No Man's Land and seeing a German sniper wearing this mask would have been a terrifying image in the first years of WWI.... Read more.

The Tabuk DMR – When Iraq decided to make its own AK
When Yugoslavia decided to give Saddam Hussein the machinery to build AKs, the unique Tabuk rifle was created.... Read more.

Still in Saigon: How a Vietnam War song can speak to all veterans
The themes portrayed in "Still in Saigon" resonate with any veteran who has seen combat, no matter the era.... Read more.

These are 7 finer things that military video games get wrong about combat
There are dozens of things that military video games get wrong about warfare. But these 7 that you likely missed.... Read more.

This bent-barrel rifle was one of Nazi Germany’s most weird weapons
The Krummlauf was one of Nazi Germany's most unique and imaginative weapon designs. But it was also a massive failure.... Read more.

This is what made the cadet rifle so useful for military forces around the world
Cadet rifles have largely disappeared, but for decades were a very valuable asset with military forces across the world.... Read more.