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The special operations that paved the way for D-Day
June 6, 1944. Allied troops from Great Britain, Canada, and the U.S. stormed five beaches...
History
The German sniper mask – A visage of terror
Imagine sitting in a trench in World War I. You're cold, wet, and hungry. You...
Tech
This is the system that used jet power to help overloaded aircraft take off from very short runways
JATO (jet-assisted take-off) was an elegant solution to the age-old problem of assisting overloaded aircraft...
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The bravery of a Marine guerrilla in World War II
This article by Lt. Weldon James was originally published by Leatherneck Magazine. Somewhere out in...
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This bent-barrel rifle was one of Nazi Germany’s most weird weapons
Germany has a long tradition of innovative arms designs. This reputation has allowed us to...
History
The 5 worst submarine disasters of recent history
In April 2021, the Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala-402 went missing during a deep dive that...
History
This is what made the cadet rifle so useful for military forces around the world
By the turn of the 20th century, most military forces had moved to centerfire, bolt-action...
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“Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition” can teach valuable skills to service members
Age of Empires 2 is now old enough to join the military, vote, and buy...
Gear
The M4 carbine was never meant to be a primary infantry weapon
In October 2015, the U.S. Marine Corps formally adopted the M4 carbine as its primary...
