WWII Hero, USS Nevada Veteran Charles Sehe Dies at 101
Charles Sehe, last of USS Nevada’s Pearl Harbor crew, passes at age 101. A WWII hero who lived through history’s fiercest battles.
World War II
USS Gyatt: The Original “Gyatt” That Set Navy Hearts Racing As The World’s First Guided Missile Destroyer
Before “Gyatt” was Gen Z slang, it was a game-changing missile destroyer. Meet the USS Gyatt, the Navy’s original trendsetter.
How Hitler’s Gold Walther Pistol Made it to Cleveland
The curious tale of Hitler’s 50th birthday present, a gold-washed Walther pistol that traveled the world after the war.
Are Geopolitical Tensions Paving The Road To War?
The signs that led to WWII are creeping back today—nationalism, aggression, weak alliances. Could we be headed toward another global conflict?
SOFREP Pic of the Day: The USS Shaw’s Devastating Explosion at Pearl Harbor
Witness the moment the USS Shaw erupts in a massive fireball during Pearl Harbor—a powerful snapshot of war’s chaos and resilience.
The Five Most Popular Pistols Used During World War II
From the rugged M1911 to the double-action Walther P38, these World War II pistols were the silent guardians of the battlefield, each a testament to the relentless innovation and grim necessity of war.
Stopgap Titans: The M3 Lee and Grant – Holding the Line Until the Shermans Arrived
The ungainly M3 Lee/Grant tanks, rushed into service early in WWII, served as crucial stopgaps until the Sherman arrived.
Col. (Ret) Keith Nightingale: The Uniqueness That is Normandy, D-Day Plus 80 Years
Normandy is a testament to the extraordinary courage of ordinary people, a beacon of sacrifice and unity that forever echoes in the heart of our civilization.
Steel Guardians: Exploring the Power of Tanks and Fighting Vehicles on Today’s Battlefield
Explore the evolution of armored warfare: from early tanks to modern MBTs and IFVs, pivotal in shaping today’s military strategies.
Luftwaffe’s Secret Weapon: The Rise and Fall of the “Shrike” Fighter Aircraft
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 emerged in 1941 to challenge the Bf 109’s dominance and cast a long shadow over World War II skies.
Can Do Crew: Meet the Seabees, the Navy’s Construction Champions
The Seabees transformed battlefields into bastions of power and continue to serve as global builders and disaster relief experts.
Operation Claymore: The Daring World War II Commando Raid that Reshaped British Resilience
Operation Claymore: British Commandos’ audacious Arctic raid reshaped WWII, showcasing their unyielding spirit against all odds.
