Grumman OV-1 Mohawk —Meet the U.S. Army’s Eyes in the Sky in Vietnam
“The airplane was fast and acrobatic. It had decent short field takeoff and landing capabilities, as well.” By William Reeder Jr. AN UNUSUAL looking, little-known U.S. Army airplane made significant contributions to vital intelligence collection…
The Lewis Gun — Seven Fascinating Facts About the Light Machine Gun That Changed Warfare
“Troops finally had a machine gun they could carry across the battlefield with relative ease, providing essential firepower exactly where it was needed.” THE Lewis machine gun, known for its distinctive barrel shroud, top-mounted drum…
Georgy Zhukov — Nine Facts About the Red Army Marshal Who Defied Stalin and Saved the Soviet Union
“His tactics, though often brutal, set standards in military strategy, particularly in large-scale warfare.” WHEN IT comes to Soviet military history, few figures are as revered—or as complex—as Georgy Zhukov. Known for his brutal efficiency…
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk — Nine Quick Facts About America’s Nimble Cold War Fighter-Bomber
“While initially designed as a ground-attack and close-air-support jet, the Skyhawk proved its versatility by performing various roles throughout its service.” THE Douglas A-4 Skyhawk may be compact, but it would go on to become…
Freikorps — How Germany’s Post-WWI Paramilitaries Paved the Way for the Nazis
“A de facto army operating independently from government control, they played a decisive role in post-war Germany.” THE Freikorps or “free corps,” were paramilitary groups that arose in Germany in the turbulent years immediately following…
The Battle of Tippecanoe — Inside the 1811 Clash That Changed the American Frontier
“The battle marked a turning point in the struggle for Native American autonomy.” THE Battle of Tippecanoe, fought on November 7, 1811, was more than just some frontier skirmish between American troops and Native American…
