Samuel Dreben was one of the bravest men of the 20th century
Samuel Dreben was a man made for war and an American hero. He should not be forgotten.... Read more.
Hotchkiss Type Universal aimed to become a paratrooper’s best friend
Aiming to arm paratroopers, the ripples that the Hotchkiss Type Universal created in the world of rifles are still felt to this day.... Read more.
Shotguns are still relevant in modern warfare thanks to a new threat
Shotguns could be the best option against commercial drones that are starting to proliferate the modern battlefield.... Read more.
The weird and experimental aircraft guns of World War I
The first years of military aviation bred some of the most interesting and weird aircraft guns to see combat.... Read more.
Smashing drones with a standard rifle may be the best way to counter them
Smart Shooter's SMASH optic mounts to a standard rifle and gives the user the ability to hit a flying drone. ... Read more.
Is ‘The Pacific’ better than ‘Band of Brothers’?
Both "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" are masterclass mini-series and represent some of the best TV ever made.... Read more.
The Cutts Compensator and the adoption of the Thompson SMG: A tale of Marine Corps corruption?
The story of the Cutts Compensator and the adoption of the Thompson is fraught with hints of possible corruption.... Read more.
Delving into the military urban legend of stress cards
The myth of the stress cards first appeared in the 1990s when two events provided great kindling to create it.... Read more.
The Russian A-545: An oddball AK rifle in Ukraine
The A-545 is one of the most unique (and complicated) members of the AK family of rifles.... Read more.
These are the 5 best service rifles the US military has ever had
America has had many great service rifles, but these excellent and revolutionary weapons are the five best.... Read more.