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The Giant Torpedo Fail that Almost Changed WW2

The WW1 Submarine That Washed Up

The US Air Force’s Secret Flying Control Tower

For what it’s worth, these are merely gripes regarding some of the jeep’s functionalities. The Willys jeep itself was a respected and well-made machine that tremendously helped the Allied armies during WWII. Nevertheless, here’s what “Greendot 319” had to say about the jeep’s worst features. 1. Not enough space Let’s start off by stating the […] More

November 2022

5 Things About The Forgotten FIRST ‘Doolittle Raid’ 1938

A lot of people think that the Doolittle Raid was the first foreign attack on Japanese mainlands. However, it was actually China who did it first in 1938 – this time, there were no napalm, bombs, or anything of the sorts. Here’s what you need to know about China’s “attack” on Japan: 1. Pair of […] More

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The Fighter That Pulled 9 Gs to Beat A US Stealth Jet

The Dassault Rafale is the pride and joy of the French Air Force and Navy. This twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole aircraft fighter is capable of carrying out a wide range of short- and long-range missions. Even in an era of 5th generation fighters, this nimble, and extremely powerful, yet older aircraft couldn’t be ignored. […] More

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The Submarine too Big to Hide

Do you know that Russia’s Typhoon-class submarines were one of the biggest subs ever built? In fact, it is the undisputed king of submarine design. Here are some interesting facts that you need to know about the submarine that was too big to hide: Soviet Austerity It was during the 1970s when the USSR launched […] More

November 2022

10 Things About The Holy Grail of WWII Aviation Engines: The Rolls Royce Crecy

This experimental two-stroke, sleeve-valved V12 engine was so powerful it would have bridged the gap between the piston and jet engine. Though it never had the chance to prove itself, it at least deserves to be remembered as the technological masterpiece it truly was. Here are ten things you should know about the Rolls Royce […] More

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The Brown Water Strategy

James E. Williams and his team were ambushed by 50 Viet Cong sampans at the Mekong Delta. He knew he needed to act quickly, and do the impossible. River Patrol Force On December 1965, the US Navy formally introduced the Brown Water Navy in Vietnam. These boats would be part of the river patrol force […] More

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The Giant Torpedo Fail that Almost Changed WW2

The Mark 14 torpedo was an anti-shop torpedo used by the US Navy during World War II. However, it was plagued by problems early on. The Mark 14 The torpedo was developed during the Great Depression and intended to replace the Mark 10 Torpedo. Since they were expensive, priced at $10,000 apiece, there were no […] More

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