Reporting For Duty Loyce Edward Deen first worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Douglas Aircraft Company before he joined the US Navy. Deen underwent basic training in San Diego and enrolled in a gunner’s school to learn about the weapons systems aboard the Grumman TBF Avenger. On April 29, 1944, Deen reported for […] More
The Siege of Huế On January 31, 1968, a massive group of North Vietnamese soldiers launched an offensive against the fortified city of Huế. They successfully occupied almost all of the city for several weeks while resisting the South Vietnamese and US troops’ advancements. Why Huế? The city was the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam. […] More
The US has decommissioned three Littoral Combat Ships, all of them being relatively new to the scene. Here are five reasons why: 1. Way Over Budget A decade ago, the US Navy originally projected the ship’s cost to be around $220 million. However, by June 2009, the development and construction of USS Independence were 220% […] More
Simple, Sturdy, and Reliable The Soviets aimed to close the gap between Western fighters by introducing the MiG-21. The aircraft could achieve Mach 2 speeds and had unique triangular delta wings. Its simple yet effective, and cheap design allowed it to become the most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in history. First Time Ever In total, the […] More
The Short Brothers’ Short Sunderland was a flying boat patrol bomber that could carry 4,950lbs of bombs, mines, and depth charges. Here is how and why this flying boat earned the respect of Germany in WWII. Fuselage Design Its interior was divided into two decks – the lower containing bunks, a pressure stove, a machine […] More
