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Carrie and Shaun Tullier have a house with probably the best foundations on Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. It starts with ...

Welcome to War History Online’s World War II category, where we delve into the monumental conflict that shaped the course of the 20th century. Here, we explore the causes, major battles, and enduring ...

December 7, 1941, is remembered as the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, but it’s also the day the Ni’ihau Incident began. The incident, involving Shigenori Nishikaichi, a Japanese fighter pilot, and ...

When it comes to strategic airlift operations, the US Air Force has two aces up its sleeve: the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy and the Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) C-17 Globemaster III. While they might ...

The FN FAL is a legendary Cold War-era weapon. The 7.62 x 51 mm NATO-caliber rifle is famed for its reliability and versatility, serving in diverse combat environments across many countries. With a ...

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 ...

The Sukhoi Su-35 stands as a testament to Russia’s relentless pursuit of aerial dominance. This advanced, super-maneuverable, fourth-generation fighter jet has not only captured the attention of ...

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 Leichtgeschütz 40 was a heavy weapon at 319 pounds. Each shell added nearly 33 pounds. Despite its weight, the gun was small in size, but this didn’t stop it from packing quite a punch. The 7.5 cm ...

The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, also known as the F-80, was the first jet fighter used operationally by the US Army Air Forces (USAAF). While German jet aircraft, such as the Messerschmitt Me 262, ...

The United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903 – commonly known as the M1903 Springfield – was a rifle used primarily by the US military. The standard US service rifle between 1903-36, it was ...