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The first aircraft to achieve supersonic flight was the Bell X-1, a rocket-powered research plane of the US military, which attained speeds approaching 1,000 mph in 1947. This groundbreaking feat...
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According to one calculation, World War II, humanity’s most devastating conflict, claimed the lives of approximately 45 million civilians, a toll that far exceeded the number of military casualties...
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While lacking the allure and thrill of their high-speed counterparts, slow-speed aircraft play an indispensable role across diverse military operations. Engineered for low-speed maneuvers, these...
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The U.S. defense budget topped $850 billion in fiscal 2022, more than the combined military spending of the next 10 countries combined. This money goes to fund a wide range of obligations, from...
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The American Civil War was by far the deadliest conflict in U.S. history. From the start of the war in April 1861, with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, until General Robert E. Lee’s...
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As the Russian invasion in Ukraine continues to drag on, forces have dug in, relying on long-range artillery strikes to inflict damage on enemy-controlled cities. A recent Ukrainian counteroffensive...
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The United States possesses one of the world’s most advanced military forces on earth. Among its assets are a number of artillery systems, including mortars carried by soldiers and massive shells...
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This January, as global tensions rose worldwide, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock — which symbolizes how close they believe humankind is to destroying itself — to 90...
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Handguns – specifically semi-automatic pistols – have ranked as the best selling type of firearm in the United States for over a decade. Though handguns have outsold rifles nearly every year...
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In his January 1961 farewell address to the nation, President Dwight Eisenhower acknowledged that “an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience.”...
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Throughout the annals of history, many myths and narratives revolve around military commanders who defied insurmountable odds and harnessed their brilliance to eventually triumph over a superior...
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During World War II, nations on both sides of the conflict hurried to expand their naval fleets, leading to the production of many naval vessels that are now iconic. This story delves into the...
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“American Sniper” is a harrowing movie about the exploits of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who is known as the deadliest sniper in the history of the U.S. military. The film delves into Kyle’s...
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During World War II, German U-boats dealt significant damage to Allied shipping. The submarines used stealth and strategic tactics, augmented by intelligence gathered on merchant vessels, to inflict...
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Throughout human history, conflicts driven by territorial disputes, resource acquisition, and ideological differences have spurred the quest for military advantage. This pursuit has led to the...
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