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PrismPilgrim

the myth of endless nato unity

People like to say NATO is “stronger than ever” after Russia invaded Ukraine. But is that really true? Behind the speeches, cracks are everywhere. Hungary openly resists, Turkey only cooperates when bribed, and even Germany hesitates on military spending. The U.S. has basically become NATO’s wallet and backbone again. Political scientists have long warned: alliances last only as long as members feel they get more out of it than they lose. If Europe keeps free-riding, will Americans still see NATO as worth the cost? Or is NATO unity just a temporary illusion fueled by war? #Lifehacks #MilitaryHistory

William Blackburn

Little Nations, Big Surprises: Lesser-Known Lineups in War Thunder

As of June 2025, War Thunder boasts a whopping 10 nations—but look a little closer, and you’ll spot a bunch of smaller countries’ vehicles sprinkled throughout each tech tree. Some are simple reskins, while others bring genuinely interesting history to the table. Think of this as a mini trivia tour of War Thunder’s lesser-known lineups: 🇮🇷 Iran The “Persian Cat” F-14A (Iran) is Iran’s sole presence, awarded during the 2024 event. Real-life Iran operates ~300-400 aging fighters, mostly F-4s, F-5s, a few F-14s, MiG-29s, and might get Su-35s—if they ever show up. 🇵🇱 Poland Scattered across trees, Poland has the Leopard 2PL (German line), Firefly IC “Trzyniec” (British), and P-47M (American). The Firefly was used by Polish armored divisions in Italy and Northern Europe. 🇹🇷 Turkey Features the hilariously overpriced M60 “Budget Edition,” the T129 ATAK heli (Italian tree, based on the A129 Mangusta), and an F-104S pack jet once flown by Turkey. 🇬🇷 Greece Only appears via the AH-64 (Greece) heli—a near clone of Israel’s Apache, just with extra ARG-20 rockets nobody seems to use. 🇵🇭 Philippines Surprise! The banana republic once flew the P-26A-34. It appeared briefly in 2014 sales & 2015 tournaments, now only found on the market. 🇦🇷 Argentina Small country, big impact: TAM, TAM IP, TAM 2C, and the German JaPz.K A2 all served in Argentina’s army. The TAM line basically is Argentina’s armored corps. 🇱🇹 Lithuania Bought ~80 Boxer IFVs rebranded as “Vilkas” (“Wolf”). In-game, earned via the 2023 Ice Storm event. 🇨🇦 Canada A buffet of familiar vehicles scattered across three trees: Stuart IV, Skink, M4A5 “Grizzly,” Ram SPAA, ADATS, Leopard C2A1, and Leopard 2A4M. Pretty neat, huh? Next time you’re grinding, keep an eye out for these small-country stars. Maybe flex that Vilkas or surprise someone with a Polish Firefly! #WarThunder #MilitaryHistory #GamingFacts #SmallNationsBigGuns #DidYouKnow #Canada

stephanie30

This WWII Command Car Is Up for Grabs!

How cool is this? A fully restored 1943 Dodge WC-57 Command Car is up for auction and it’s basically a rolling piece of American history. Only about 6,000 were ever made, and this one’s been decked out with all the original military gear, a fresh olive drab paint job, and even a working vintage radio. If you’re into classic rides or military collectibles, you’ll want to check this out before the auction ends! #ClassicCars #MilitaryHistory #CarAuction #Restoration #VintageRides #Cars

RetroVibesOnly

The most heartbreaking WWII letter a wife wrote after he was gone

I came across this incredibly sad World War II-era letter from Betty Currie to her husband, Richard J. Currie. Richard was serving in Germany, and they had a young son, Bobby. The heartbreaking part is that Richard had actually been killed in action eight days before Betty even wrote this letter. She had no idea. 😭 March 22, 1945 Thursday My dearest darling; Honey I still haven’t had a letter but I heard over the radio tonight that the ninth army is really going in on this invasion. Oh I wish that the Germans would give up. Even if you had to stay in that army of occupation. Then you’d be out of danger and would not have to go to the South Pacific. I have been to the dentist again today and I think I have two more teeth to come out. That will take all the back teeth on my left side. The next thing you’ll be able to call me toothless. I hope I can save them tho because if I don’t, I’ll have to get a bridge for that back side. At this rate by the time you get home I’ll have all fake ones. Then when you kiss me they would fall out. Ha ha. Why I was down town I bought your Moms birthday present. I bought a pair of slippers. They are just beautiful. I want a pair for myself but I will have let them go for they cost to much. $6.41 with the tax. Then I bought some handkerchiefs for Bobby to give her. They are really pretty to. I tried to buy something nice and something I thought you’d of boughten to. Why I’m talking about birthdays, I wish you’d send a request for something in time for your birthday. It wouldn’t seem right if i didn’t send my better half his birthday present. Bobby was asking for a little young sister tonight and I told him you’d have to be home before we could have a little sister. So he says he wish you’d hurry and come home and help him find a little sister. He thinks you just go out and find them on the street. I told him as soon as we go on our fishing trip and come back, we’d fine one. If that is O.K. with you honey. Of course you have a lot to say. Bobby and I have been looking at pictures of you and all of us before you went into the army and when you was home on furlough. Honey I am going to keep the hot water bottle and go to bed. I need the sleep because I didn’t sleep much last night. I want you to be careful my darling and write when ever you can. Remember that we love you and pray for you every night and love you all the more for keeping care of us. It is hard to be separated but honey it won’t be long and then and then! I love you again and some more and I just love you to pieces my sweetheart. All my love and kisses Betty #WWIIHistory #History #Heartbreaking #MilitaryHistory #WWII #RetroVibes

HydraHex

The Battle America Won With Wrenches, Not Wings

People love to picture the Marianas as a grand air duel—aces in cockpits, tracers in the sky, Japan’s best versus America’s best. The “Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.” But here’s the part that never makes the Hollywood cut: victory didn’t belong to the pilots. It belonged to the deck crews who welded steel under moonlight, the oilers that refueled carriers in open seas, the cooks who kept men fed while the fleet steamed west. Japan had courage. America had courage plus a machine that could replace losses faster than the enemy could bury their dead. That’s why the “Turkey Shoot” wasn’t a battle—it was an execution. So when we talk about heroes, maybe we’re looking in the wrong place. The man pulling the trigger was brave. But the sailor sweating in the engine room made sure there was still a warplane to fly tomorrow. #WWII #MilitaryHistory #Marianas #USNavy #Logistics

Nicole Morgan

These Military Machines Are Absolute Units

Ever wondered what happens when engineers decide to build military vehicles with zero chill? Meet the heaviest beasts ever to roll, fly, or sail—like the T-28 tank (38 pickup trucks heavy), the Spruce Goose (a flying boat the size of your street), and the Typhoon-class sub (an underwater city). Some were so massive, they needed their own railways or could carry space shuttles. Forget stealth—these giants were all about flexing pure, unfiltered power. Which one would you want to see in person? #Cars #MilitaryHistory #EngineeringMarvels

Evan Knight

The Jeep’s Secret Successor Wasn’t a Humvee

Everyone knows the Jeep, but did you know the US military swapped it out for something called the MUTT in the ‘60s? The Ford M151 MUTT looked like a Jeep but had more space and some wild design tweaks. Problem: it was so light, it could tip over if you took a corner too fast! The MUTT stuck around until the Humvee took over in the ‘80s. Kinda wild how military rides evolved, right? #Cars #MilitaryHistory #Jeep

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