Long before Kawanishi became synonymous with massive Japanese flying boats, the Hiro Naval Arsenal was already experimenting ...

In the aftermath of Japan’s surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, there was plenty of hope that the United States wouldn’t have the strength to respond. However, the US was a sleeping giant, and instead of ...

Key Points and Summary - While often overshadowed by China's massive and rapidly growing fleet, Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) is a technologically superior and highly professional navy ...

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In a classic case of wartime jitters, the U.S. Navy once opened fire on the planet Venus. Discover the history of the Japanese Fu-Go balloon bombs and the "battle" that followed.