War History
Why Do People Still Fly Biplanes?
The concept still demonstrates its strong, lightweight structure and excellent maneuverability at…
How Ronald Reagan’s Invasion of Grenada Pulled America…
The invasion served as proof of concept that Reagan was a tough anti-Communist with the foreign…
How One Soviet Fighter Ace Led His Lavochkin La-5 and…
A natural fighter ace, Ivan Kozhedub’s tactics were characterized by precision, aggression, and…
Why Did Some Old Planes Have Three Wings?
The triplane will forever be remembered as an icon of early aviation—thanks in large part to Manfred…
The Grumman TBF Avenger Was the Right Plane at the…
Notably, a future President of the United States would pilot the Avenger. The Grumman TBF Avenger…
Italy’s Leonardo da Vinci Submarine Planned to…
Italy’s Leonardo da Vinci Submarine Planned to Terrorize New York Harbor Captain…
OV-10 Bronco: America’s Strangest Vietnam War Plane
The OV-10’s rugged construction and ability to loiter for extended periods made it ideal for the…
Japan’s First Fighter Jet Was an Act of Desperation
The Kikka itself was a sleek, compact aircraft with a design that reflected both German influence as…
The F-82 “Twin Mustang” was a Two-Headed Sky Monster
The USAAF sought an aircraft that could fly longer distances while retaining the Mustang’s…
Nazi Germany’s Mighty “Gustav” Cannon Was the…
Like so many of the Nazis’ weapon designs, the Gustav gun was fantastically expensive and completely…
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