Military

Parts of this former military training ground may have inspired parts of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous fantasy series.

A quaint village where bomb casings from the Second Indochina War have been repurposed into mundane objects.

This former World War II artillery defense site was built to guard the industrial city of Glasgow.

After serving in World War II and picking up Apollo astronauts, this aircraft carrier has been turned into a museum overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

Now overgrown, these anti-tank barriers from World War II are sometimes called "dragon's teeth."

Costa Rica's best known combat zone, used during the Battle of Santa Rosa.

This 1920's sandstone war memorial was constructed with an unusual drinking trough for horses.

One of the best-preserved modern fortresses was part of a pivotal moment in the Italian Risorgimento.

An unusual geological feature towers over the remains of a dark episode in United States history.

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

This kiln was erected to produce charcoal for gas producer units during World War II.

A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.