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Despite World War II ending just years prior, the military machine of the United States did not slow down in the 1950s. Although most of Europe was rebuilding during this time, war was raging...
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The 1960s were a tumultuous decade for the United States on the military front. During this time, U.S. had to confront the Cuban Missile Crisis and then would enter the Vietnam War just a few years...
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During the 1980s, geopolitical tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States were at all-time highs, and this was largely reflected in the buildup of arms at the time. Both nations were...
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The 1970s were a transitional decade for the United States in more ways than one. During this time, U.S. forces pulled out of Vietnam after roughly a decade of fighting in the jungles of Southeast...
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Throughout the decades, military culture has played a significant role in shaping the small arms that enter the battlefield. The 2010s were marked by a trend towards enhancing the effectiveness,...
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The 2000s were a defining era for the U.S. military, with invasions in Afghanistan and Iraq leading to the U.S. Global War on Terror. During this time, the U.S. military was seeking to outfit its...
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American military culture is inherently linked to the firearms that defined different historical periods. In the Revolutionary War era muskets were instrumental in asserting American independence....
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The United States is known for having the most powerful navy in the world, with a fleet of aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines. All of these assets that can project power worldwide are designed...
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The B-29 is one of the most iconic bombers to emerge in the Second World War. It is most widely known for dropping the first nuclear bombs used in war, helping to end the war. This bomber changed the...
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The German Blitzkrieg, or “Lightning War,” during World War II ravaged much of Western Europe and pushed the Allies to the brink of destruction. Much of this was conducted through German bombing...
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Can you imagine the airwaves without Eddie Van Halen’s guitar riffs or any actor but Ryan Reynolds playing Deadpool? While immigration remains a hot-button topic in the United States, it’s hard...
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