Strange But True: During WWII the British Government Bought all of The World’s Tea
The British and drinking tea are two things that go hand-in-hand. Everyone knows that the English love a good cuppa, but most do not…
Why JFK Kept a Coconut Shell in the Oval Office, as We Know He Had to Abandon His Torpedo Boat
Before John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, he was a lieutenant in the US Navy during WWII. During his time…
Irish President Gave Official Condolences to Nazi Germany on the Suicide of Hitler
Eamon de Valera has largely been forgotten by most of the world outside of the British Isles. However, he was an imposing figure in Irish…
The Unsolved Mystery of Nanjing Battalion, Did 3,000 Chinese Troops Really Disappear in 1939?
The Second Sino-Japanese war was brutal, with Japan ravaging China. Many lives were lost on both sides, but the strangest loss was that of the…
During the Draft in America, how did they choose who went to which branch and did what job?
The draft was never popular, but during WWII it was deemed necessary. When the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 was signed by President…
Charles Lightoller Stayed Aboard The Titanic Until The End. In WW2 He Volunteered to Help Evacuate Over 120 Men from Dunkirk
The sinking of the Titanic is an infamous event in history. Most people know about the iceberg and the fact that there were too few…
Why Did the Japanese & Germans Form an Alliance in WWII?
Alliances during a war can change the outcome, but the alliance between Japan and Germany is one that baffles many people. Most people can understand…
Japanese Fighter Pilot Who, after Pearl Harbor, Crash-Landed on Hawaiian Island & Terrorized the Residents
December 7, 1941, is remembered as the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, but it is also the day the Niihau Incident began. The incident involved…
Movie Myth or Did Dropping a Grenade Into an Open Tank Hatch Actually Happen?
In the movie Saving Private Ryan, there is a scene where American soldiers drop a grenade into a Tiger tank. This is an exciting cinematic…
Largest Transfer of Wealth From one Country to Another, How Britain Hid Gold in Canada
In 1939, war had broken out in Europe. Germany annexed Austria and invaded Poland. They crushed the armies of Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and…
Carrots Improve Your Night Vision: Fact or Propaganda From the RAF?
As children, we are told to eat carrots to improve our eyesight. Carrots, we are informed, will help us see at night and will be…
This Dentist Died In a Japanese Banzai Attack But He Took Over 90 Enemy Soldiers With Him
The medical personnel of the armed forces are often unsung heroes. They serve and protect like every other serviceman, but are not often awarded the…