Turret to Trenches: The M240 Machine Gun

Some 650 to 950 rounds per minute. That is the exact mathematical formula required to turn an enemy formation’s fighting spirit into a desperate desire to simply survive. The United States military has spent decades crafting and perfecting this formula and has ensured its fighting men and women...

By Mason Berryman

Folds of Honor Launches Limited-Edition America 250 Merch Collection

We recently reported that Folds of Honor  was proud to announce that they had assisted 1,613 scholars graduate this past year. Their next big announcement is the America 250 or USA 250 clothing collection that they now have Live on their website to celebrate America’s 250th birthday th...

By Adam Scepaniak

Barrett Unveils “Two .50s for 250” Rifle Series

Barrett has begun shipping its America’s 250th Series limited edition rifles, a commemorative release tied to the upcoming U.S. Semiquincentennial. Production is capped at 500 rifles total, split evenly between two .50 BMG platforms: the Barrett Model 82A1 and the Barrett M107A1.

By Eric B

Fate of the “Unsinkable” Japanese Battleship Yamato

During the Second World War, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Yamato was feared due to its immense size and power. She was the most heavily armed battleship ever built, with nine 18.1-inch (460mm) main guns, the largest ever mounted on a warship. Each shell weighed nearly 1.5 tons and had a range i...

By Peter Suciu
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