The Tank Museum Shines a Light on Women at War
Renowned author Dr. Vivien “Viv” Newman will be speaking at The Tank Museum on October 29, 2025, as part of a half-term program celebrating women in warfare. Photo Credit: The…
Five-Star Hotel in Guernsey was Once for German Soldiers
A five-star hotel on the Channel Island of Guernsey has a unique story to tell that took place during its occupation by the German forces in World War II. Andrew…
Devon’s Wartime History and Its Role in D-Day
A series of holiday beaches in Devon, in the United Kingdom, were once vital training grounds that contributed to the success of D-Day. This is popular excursion destination in the…
The Winter Olympics Are Full of War Tactics — Most Fans Never Notice
As the Winter Olympics return to screens around the world, viewers marvel at blistering speed, split-second decisions, and tactics that feel almost… military. That’s no coincidence. Many of the strategies…
Long Before the U.S. Army, China Had Already Rewritten the Rules of War With This Invention
Today, the People’s Liberation Army is widely viewed as a force on the rise—larger, more technologically advanced, and increasingly central to global military calculations. Discussions about whether China could one…
The Medal of Honor Hero Who Quietly Made the Super Bowl Possible
The Super Bowl is far more than a football game — it’s a cultural institution that brings the United States to a halt each winter. But like many aspects of…
Black History Month: The WWI Black Soldiers America Needed—but Didn’t Trust
February is Black History Month in the United States, a time to look back at stories that shaped the country, but often left out of discussions. One of those stories…
Military Medals Belonging to World War II Tank Commander Purchased By The Tank Museum
The medal group of a World War II-era tank commander photographed with Winston Churchill has been purchased by the Tank Museum, with support from the Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant…
Around 50,000 Cold Casualties: The Battle That Proved Winter Is America’s Deadliest Enemy
In the history of American warfare, no single enemy has inflicted more consistent, agonizing, and preventable damage than the weather. While history books focus on the strategic maneuvers of the…
The “Coo” de Grce: Why the US Navy’s First Smart Bomb Was Powered by Pigeons
Long before the silicon chip or the GPS satellite, the United States military looked into the eyes of a common street bird and saw the future of precision warfare. In…