The once-beloved sugar candy has been deemed as powerful and destructive as the Grim Reaper.
The M2 mortar’s simple design allowed for rapid deployment and ease of use. Its high-angle fire made it effective for hitting enemy positions behind cover, such as in trenches or on the reverse slopes of hills.
LT Henry F. Tufte's journey from an enlisted mechanic working on B-17s to becoming a certified bombardier reflects an interesting transition during World War II.
During the Vietnam War, Montagnard tribesmen, who allied closely with U.S. Special Forces, continued to use these crossbows, not only as a weapon but also as a powerful symbol of their cultural heritage.
This division was notable for being the first comprised entirely of draftees to reach France during World War I, arriving in April 1918.
This mission was a crucial part of the broader "oil campaign" aimed at depriving the Axis powers of petroleum-based fuel. Despite the effort, the mission did not succeed in reducing the overall output of oil products from the targeted refineries.
Whats in a name? The origins of the name Jeep have been argued over for decades and I can tell you with good authority that I still have no idea which story is true.
