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The First Special Service Force all started because an eccentric British inventor wanted to create...
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Rangers vs. SEALs: Who’s had more impact in War on Terror?
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5 types of extra armor that were added to tanks during WWII
The technological evolution of warfare is cyclical. As weapons become deadlier, armor becomes stronger. As...
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How a teenager with a Cessna helped topple the Soviet Union
Back in 1987, the world was a very different place. While the Soviet Union was...
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3 times the military brought back ‘obsolete’ equipment
1. Battleships Once thought to be the cornerstone of naval power, the advent of Naval...
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Five military dogs whose names you’ll want to remember
Throughout history, quite a few names have made history books — a few of those names...
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YO-3 Quiet Star: Skunk Works’ other approach to stealth
Imagine an airplane so quiet that it’s virtually impossible to hear it coming and going from...
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How a SEAL earned a Medal of Honor saving another SEAL with a Medal of Honor
Receiving the Medal of Honor is an exceptional and rare honor that very few Americans...
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How one ill-advised radio transmission doomed the Bismarck
In the early days of World War II, battleships were still considered kings and all...
