The Massive Cold War Russian Plane (36 Pictures)
In 1987, the first 350-ton Soviet battle missile carrier was produced. The massive “ship” was called Lun (also called Project 903), after the Russian name for a bird of prey, harrier.
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35 Most Elite Special Forces Around The World
Pity the fools who get on the wrong side of these elite fighters.
The Large-Scale War of Deception During World War II
“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art … Read more
Photos of Nazi Invasion of Poland that Shocked the World (19 Pics)
Nazi troops shocked the entire world by invading Poland on September 1, 1939. World leaders recognized this as the final straw that would lead to war. Actually, German military leaders had been planning for war with Poland as early as 1920s. The rise to power of Hitler in 1933 capitalized on German’s desire to regain … Read more
Hiroshima after the atomic bombing in 1945
During World War II, Hiroshima was a center for both industrial and military activities. It was the headquarters of Field Marshal Shunroku Hata’s Second General Army, commanding the defense of southern Japan, and was located in Hiroshima Castle. Hata’s army consisted of about 400,000 men, most of whom were on Kyushu where an Allied invasion … Read more
The Beautiful Female Soldiers around the World
In World War I and World War II, women soldiers served mostly in auxiliary roles and were assigned to non-combat active roles. In 1914 a volunteer nursing service was established by armies in different countries in World War I. Officials estimated that women volunteers relieved 12,000 men for combat in World War I by assuming … Read more