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The Leopard I was one of the most iconic tanks of the Cold War, with numerous variants developed for service outside of ...

The Tank Museum has announced the Cold War-era vehicles that will be making an appearance at its highly-anticipated annual tank showcase, TANKFEST 2025. The three-day event, which will be returning to ...

Photo Credit: The Tank Museum / Provided The Charioteer was a desperate stop-gap solution to a lack of firepower in the British Army’s tank force at the beginning of the Cold War. By 1951, it became ...

The US Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon Program has resulted in the development of the XM7 rifle, a powerful new weapon.

Jacob Elordi has been announced as leading the small screen adaptation of The Narrow Road to the Deep North. The Euphoria (2019-present) and Saltburn (2023) star will appear in the World War II-era ...

The future King George VI – then known as Prince Albert – served in the First World War, an experience that would later influence his leadership during World War II. As a young naval officer, he ...

While many focus on the ground invasion when it comes to Germany’s offensive against Poland in September 1939, it’s important to take note of what was happening both on the water and in the air. The ...

Operation Argus was a top-secret US military mission aimed at interfering with Soviet equipment and preventing possible attacks on America.

The FN FAL is a legendary Cold War-era weapon. The 7.62 x 51 mm NATO-caliber rifle is famed for its reliability and versatility, serving in diverse combat environments across many countries. With a ...

A team of archaeologists working in Italy have uncovered the site where famed gladiator Spartacus and his followers clashed with soldiers serving the Roman Republic. They’ve unearthed a stone wall ...