Category History

In this Picture from History, we take a look back at the Battle of Okinawa, which raged for almost three months as Americans and Japanese fought for control. (Read)

Ever wondered what guns the likes of Bonnie & Clyde, Jesse James, John Dillinger, or even Patty Hearst carried during crime sprees? We got the deets here. (Read)

We take a look into what happened to James Bond's own Walther P99 and why the beloved pistol is still hot on the used market. (Read)

The fierce urban warfare of the Battle of Stalingrad has been the subject of countless films, books, and video games...and we're taking a closer look. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we dive into the story of Lt. Robert M. Hanson -- a pilot credited with over 20 aerial victories in WWII. (Read)

We take a look at the rules and regulations regarding what the military can and can't use in war. Ever wondered what weapons are banned? Come find out. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we take a look at Medal of Honor recipient Edward A. Carter Jr. and his heroic actions during World War II. (Read)

We take a look at Operation Jubilee, otherwise known as the Dieppe Raid, and how this failed mission helped the allies with D-Day. (Read)

We take a look at an interesting conflict between Australia and...emus. Come learn more about the weapons and tactics of the Great Emu War of 1932! (Read)

In a new series here on Pew Pew Tactical we dive into some firearm designs that started but never quite made it and answer the question...what happened? (Read)

In this Picture from History, we examine Medal of Honor recipient Jack G. Hanson and his heroic actions during the Korean War. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we explore the notorious North Hollywood Shootout in California in 1997 and the LAPD's response. (Read)

We take a look at Congressional Medal of Honor recipient William B. Turner and his heroism in the trenches during World War I. (Read)

Ever wondered how the M17 and M18 came to be? We walk you through how the U.S. Army went about selecting its latest service pistol. (Read)