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A nuclear winter is a time period in which the Earth’s atmosphere is so full of smoke and soot from the firestorms caused by nuclear bombs that sunlight is reduced or does not reach the surface of...
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A report released late last year estimated that the Russian military had lost close to 300 aircraft since the country first invaded Ukraine in February. That number has only increased in the...
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During World War II, German submarines, or U-boats, wreaked havoc on Allied shipping. Using tactics and stealth and aided by intelligence reports on the merchant vessels, U-boats targeted these...
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Ever since the first wars on record took place in Mesopotamia close to five centuries ago, the size of armies has grown along with human civilization. Today, nearly 28 million armed forces personnel...
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Military pay starts out quite low. The lowest-ranked servicemembers make less than $30,000 per year. Despite this, many Americans enlist because of the substantial benefits offered, including tax...
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The release of Top Gun: Maverick, this past summer inspired new interest in aerial combat and the U.S. military’s fighter jets, new and old. The main fighter jet used in the movie is the F/A-18F...
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Before formally entering World War II in December 1941, the United States established itself as “the arsenal of democracy,” supplying overseas allies with weapons to confront the fascist threat...
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Throughout World War II, nations across the globe and on both sides of the conflict raced to expand their naval fleets. Some of the most iconic naval vessels were widely produced during that time....
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Since mankind first warred over territory, resources, or dogma, those responsible for outfitting their troops have sought to develop the fighting technology to give the strategic edge over the enemy,...
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This January, in the midst of growing global tensions largely resulting from the war in Ukraine, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock — which symbolizes how close they believe...
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The United States used submarines extensively in World War II, striking hard at enemy ships, and safeguarding American and Allied interests. In order to fight the Japanese armada in the Pacific...
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From the Attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861 to General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse in April 1865, the Civil War was the most devastating conflict in U.S. history. Between...
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Americans drive an average of 13,476 miles per year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. That is the equivalent of traveling coast to coast twice in one year. Motorists in some states...
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Just one year after surpassing $2 trillion for the first time, global military expenditure reached a staggering $2.24 trillion in 2022, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace...
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World military spending increased by 3.7% in 2022, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute released today. The arms control and disarmament research...
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