Category: Military History

WWI-built Char 2C remains the heaviest and largest tank ever to see operational service, despite its limited production of only ten tanks.

Since the invention of nuclear weapons, there have been numerous reports of almost incidents that almost initiated World War III.

These seven major military events are only a few significant battles that occurred during the Christmas season throughout history.

William Crawford, a Medal of Honor recipient turned janitor, was the embodiment of the American hero.

Nearly 40 years later, Pegasus Marines are serving their country in another war under the same aircraft group, Marine Aircraft Group 16, with the same aircraft that were presented to them during the Vietnam War two years after their initial landing — the CH-53D Sea Stallion.

Anton Dostler was the only German general officer executed solely by the US for war crimes, find out what war crime he did to have this fate.

On Dec. 7, 1950, 1st Lt. Arnold R. Flook, an interrogator with the 181st Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) Detachment attached to the 1st Marine Division (MarDiv), earned a Silver Star for actions taken during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Flook lost his life in the battle, becoming the only casualty for the 181st CIC Detachment during the Korean War.

Test your knowledge of aircraft carriers in this week’s SOFREP crossword puzzle

Video of a massacre of Russian troops by Ukrainian soldiers has appeared, but was it a war crime? Or was it the result of a different war crime committed by these now dead Russian soldiers?

Capt. Robert Stanley, the brigade assistant intelligence officer assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division always had an interest in history, and after learning of his great-uncle’s involvement in WWII, he was inspired to research it more.

Veterans have a lot to teach us about life. They have learned many lessons while serving in the Army, and these lessons can be applied to our everyday lives.

Russian desperation over the failing war in Ukraine has them forming “Blocking Detachments” to apprehend and execute army deserters in a policy that has its roots in the USSR fighting Nazi Germany in WWII.