During World War II, the United States, Germany, and the Soviet Union each developed distinct tank designs. These differences reflected various factors, including industrial capabilities, strategic priorities, and battlefield experiences. American T…
The “Nazi army helmet” referenced in the question wasn’t a NAZI helmet. The word “helmet” derives from the diminutive of “helm”, which is traditional head armor going back centuries. The distinctively shaped German Stahlhelm (translation: steel helm…
Back in the olden days, the USN used to carry out extensive antisubmarine patrols on both coasts, just in case Soviet boats were trying to do exactly this. P-3 Orion, the USN’s Cold War land-based ASW workhorse These days they still do, but not to t…
After boot camp ( October to December), I attended basic electronics and electricity school Naval Training Center, San Diego from January to May, then volunteered for submarines - I was transferred to Groton Connecticut for Basic Enlisted Submarine …
The US military decided to bet the farm on their trusty .50 caliber machine guns. Meanwhile, the other players at the table – the Germans, the Brits, even tthe Japanese forces – were throwing down 20mm cannons like they were pocket change. So, what …
