Author: Rachel Monroe

As World War II approached its brutal conclusion, Japan was perched on the precipice of defeat. The Allies were closing in from every direction, bombing

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No plane has achieved a reputation as enduring and legendary as that of the F-4 Phantom II. Haute-power, high-speed, and far more than unexpectedly versatile,

Fighter planes have been the crown jewels of air combat—nippy, potent, and typically a generation beyond their time technologically. They define eras, push tactics to

The history of armored warfare is one of endless change—a perpetual quest to reconcile firepower, defense, and mobility. Throughout the years, some tanks didn’t merely

Russia’s Su-75 “Checkmate” made a transition from being one of the most hype-filled nicknames in recent aero history to being the subject of acrimonious disputes

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Bismarck, a German battlecruiser, was a ship to be reckoned with, a powerhouse of firepower, speed, and might hammered into one churning giant. In its

The F-117 Nighthawk is the most fascinating aircraft ever created. Despite officially having retired from frontline service all the way back in 2008, the “Stealth

The Gerald R. Ford-class carriers are a sea change in naval firepower. They are the first completely new design of U.S. Navy carrier in more

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