The Leopard I was one of the most iconic tanks of the Cold War, with numerous variants developed for service outside of ...

Discover the intriguing stories that shape the history of war with War History Online. Brush up on military history and read about the past and present of global and regional conflicts.

A napalm strike erupts in a fireball near U.S. troops on patrol in South Vietnam, 1966 during the Vietnam War.

The No1 Lincoln Machine, with lengthened Bullock tracks and Creeping Grip tractor suspension, September 1915 (Wikipedia / Public Domain) Britain’s Little Willie claims the title of the world’s oldest ...

The Marine Corps is one of the most elite branches of the US military, and the following movies show what makes its members so impressive.

Whenever troops are severely injured in battle, they’re extracted and airlifted to the nearest medical facility by MEDEVAC teams. These units, conducting “Dustoff” flights, as they were called, saved ...

When the US Navy chose the F-4 Phantom II over the XF8U-3 Crusader III, NASA pilots began bullying the service's aviators.

The US Navy SEALs are among the most elite groups in the US military; only the best and toughest make it through the training. Among the first men to join the first SEAL teams was William “Bill” ...

Under the direct control of Frederick William I during his reign was a military regiment filled with giant soldiers. Officially they were called “The Grand Grenadiers of Potsdam,” but they would ...

The famous I-Bar, a favorite spot for US Navy aviators at Naval Air Station North Island, is making history, thanks to the release of Top Gun: Maverick. At the I-Bar, you can see real-life fighter ...

The Sukhoi Su-27, nicknamed the “Flanker” by NATO, is a Soviet-made aircraft that has withstood the test of time and continues to perform in almost all aerial warfare operations. The Su-27 was ...