Author: Rachel Monroe

In defending a warship against threats that appear to pop into existence from nowhere—sea-skimming missiles, speed-record attack boats, or incoming cannon rounds—there is no system

Supercarrier vessels have been sea power holy of holies, the aeronaval task forces possessing the range and the power to project to the world’s farthest

The Middle East is once more at the center of global military attention, as the United States reaffirms its position in the region as a

Far, far beneath the oceans of the world, some of the most crucial wars for sea dominance are being fought out of sight. At the

Plane designations are more than letters and numbers painted on the side of an airplane—history, necessity, and occasionally even superstition in the military are inscribed

If ever there is a time to witness the guns that made history in the army, then British guns should be at the center of

For most, when they hear military or law enforcement sidearms, names such as Glock, Sig Sauer, and Beretta immediately resurface. They’ve had a long stranglehold

Military guns are a special attraction for collectors, historians, and investors alike. There’s something about owning a little bit of history—a battle-worn M1 Garand or

Selecting the proper rifle cartridge for big game can fan the flames of arguments as intense as any tactical briefing. Each hunter has a favorite,

Few aircraft in history have been as controversial, intriguing, and ethically thought-provoking as the Enola Gay, the B-29 Superfortress bomber that dropped the first atomic

Of all the brutal campaigns of the Pacific War, none were as vital—or as costly—as the battle for Guadalcanal. For six torturous months, this far-off