In the frozen hell of Valley Forge during the winter of 1777–1778, George Washington was fighting two wars. One was against the British Empire; the other was against his own officers. While the ...

Today, the People’s Liberation Army is widely viewed as a force on the rise—larger, more technologically advanced, and increasingly central to global military calculations. Discussions about whether ...

The US Army has begun fielding its replacement for the 1990s-era M4 Carbine, marking a major step in the evolution of infantry weaponry. Developed under the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Program ...

Prior to the events of the Second World War, Edward VIII publicly showed his dedication to Britain by volunteering to serve in the Great War. He was keen to serve on the frontlines of mainland Europe ...

As the Axis Powers increased their sphere of influence across Europe during the Second World War, various Resistance groups popped up. With a desire to banish the enemy, save the persecuted and return ...

Everyone is familiar with the US military’s Ghost Army, artists and architects whose sole job was to deceive the Germans during the Second World War. Their exploits are legendary, as are those of a ...

When you think of post-war rifles that have stood the test of time, the Heckler & Koch G3 immediately comes to mind. Featuring a design that incorporated World War II-era developments with Cold ...

The Sukhoi Su-30 (Flanker-C) is a testament to the advancements made in contemporary air combat technology, offering pilots an incredible blend of agility, speed and firepower that’s unmatched in many ...

In 1950, just five years after the conclusion of the Second World War, a request was issued to Soviet aircraft manufacturers for a new bomber. Along with the ability to carry upwards of 24,000 pounds ...

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2012. (Photo Credit: Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl / DVIDS / US Marine Corps / ...

The largest and most advanced aircraft carrier in existence, the USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78) is what the newest generation of warships looks like. With an overall cost of more than $17 billion – $4.7 ...

Zone Rouge – or the “Red Zone” – is a chain of former battlefields across northeastern France that the government has cordoned off due to the many dangerous ordnance that remains from the First World ...