Cold War

The Martin P6M SeaMaster, a Cold War jet seaplane, never left the nest due to technical hurdles and a shift in military priorities.

The 1966 mid-air collision of a US bomber carrying H-bombs over Spain sparked a race against time to recover and contain radioactive fallout.

From budget project to global icon, the Northrop F-5’s 60+ year legacy proves size isn’t everything in airpower.

Captured US intelligence-gathering ship USS Pueblo remains in North Korea as a Cold War relic and testament to crew’s bravery.

President Reagan proposed a laser-based missile defense system on March 23, 1983, sparking debate and inspiring tech advancements.

Explore the contrasting legacies of Vietnam War and Korean War: one vividly remembered, the other overshadowed by history’s intricate web.

Orestes Lorenzo Perez’s daring Cuba-to-US defection and family rescue epitomize courage in the pursuit of freedom against oppression.

The MiG-23 Flogger: A symbol of Soviet military innovation, its variable-sweep wings and advanced avionics changed aerial warfare.

“FrankenSAM” program highlights NATO’s air defense gap, underscoring the urgency for advanced, ground-based systems.

In a covert operation shrouded in secrecy, a CIA operative closely observed the Soviet’s new weaponry, including the formidable AK-47 and the lesser-known but equally significant SKS semi-automatic carbine, noting their revolutionary designs and potential impact on modern warfare.

Explore Admiral Arleigh Burke’s dynamic legacy—a visionary leader who transformed naval warfare, leaving an indelible mark on history’s seas.

The 1958 Lebanese civil war, ignited amidst the Cold War and Arab nationalism, mirrored a clash of ideologies, where President Camille Chamoun’s pro-Western stance collided with pan-Arabists and leftist factions, marking a precursor to the nation’s tumultuous future and the larger civil war of the mid-70s and 80s.