Unit 684 – The South Korean suicide squad with the tragic history
Unit 684 was a black ops team with a mission to assassinate the leader of North Korea. However, they met a tragic end.... Read more.
The M9 bayonet was dulled by its many problems
The M9’s failure seems to be because it tried to do too much. It should have been a focused tool for cutting and stabbing.... Read more.
Changing the Army’s mind: The M16’s long road to adoption
After exhaustive testing, studies, and combat, the M16 proved to be the best rifle for the job and to this day still performs well against more modern competition... Read more.
How troops survive long deployments at sea
Too much free time can be bad for a group of young men trained to fight, but we managed. A big part of living on a ship is finding ways to entertain yourself, and... Read more.
The French once put a cannon on a Vespa and sent it to war
One of the most important lessons learned in World War II was that mobility is king and that urban warfare was a new norm.... Read more.
These were 5 outrageous uses of nuclear power during the Cold War
Some nuclear applications were highly successful, but others never got off the ground. Today, we want to celebrate the weirdest uses of nuclear power. ... Read more.
Marine Corps new marksmanship plan will make Marines more lethal
The Marksmanship Campaign Plan will help shape the current and future Marine Corps.... Read more.
Floyd Nichols’ handcrafted WWII knives never achieved wide fame but are now collectible
The Nichols knife never gained the same fame as knives like the KA-BAR or Trench Knife, but it is appreciated by collectors.... Read more.
Semper Fi: The Marine Corps is turning 249 years old. Let’s talk about its birthday celebrations
What’s the next big holiday? Veterans Day? Nope. Thanksgiving? Nope, it’s the Marine Corps birthday.... Read more.
Indonesia’s Pindad SS2 – Service rifles from around the world
The SS2 series shows that the Indonesian military is progressive and willing to adapt and adopt to stay current and provide its troops with modern rifles.... Read more.