A standout example from this period is the G. I Joe Jouncing Jeep Wind-up Toy, manufactured by Unique Art Mfg. Co. in the 1940s.
The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched at Newport News, Va. on this date, September 24 1960.
The once-beloved sugar candy has been deemed as powerful and destructive as the Grim Reaper.
The M2 mortar’s simple design allowed for rapid deployment and ease of use. Its high-angle fire made it effective for hitting enemy positions behind cover, such as in trenches or on the reverse slopes of hills.
LT Henry F. Tufte's journey from an enlisted mechanic working on B-17s to becoming a certified bombardier reflects an interesting transition during World War II.
During the Vietnam War, Montagnard tribesmen, who allied closely with U.S. Special Forces, continued to use these crossbows, not only as a weapon but also as a powerful symbol of their cultural heritage.
This division was notable for being the first comprised entirely of draftees to reach France during World War I, arriving in April 1918.
