Australian Soldiers Viewed the ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels’ As Their Saviors During World War II
Alongside the Allies who braved the fighting in the Territory of Papua were a group of selfless heroes known as the “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels.” These…
Unraveling the Turbulence and Conflict of the Aden Emergency
The Aden Emergency, which unfolded between 1963-67, was a period of intense turmoil and conflict in British-controlled Aden (modern-day Yemen). The uprising, led by Arab…
Raymond Roberts Braved the Aden Emergency to Serve as a Chaplain with the British Royal Navy
Of the many brave chaplains to serve with military personnel throughout history, Reverend Raymond Roberts stands out. Born in Wales on April 14, 1931, he…
Frogmen Were Deployed to Search for a Nuclear Device in Palomares Following a Broken Arrow Incident
In the annals of aviation history, few broken arrow incidents have had the potential for catastrophic consequences quite like the 1966 Palomares B-52 crash. This…
The Bravery and Dedication of US Army Chaplains During the Korean War
The above image, captured during the Korean War, shows one of the many roles chaplains filled during wartime: honoring the dead during burial services. Taken…
Emperor Hirohito’s Brother Criticized Japan’s War Crimes In the Second World War
In the annals of Japanese history, Prince Mikasa holds a unique position as both a member of the Imperial Family and a vocal observer of…
Casualties of Dunkirk – Mother Laying Flowers At Her Son’s Grave
The Battle of Dunkirk remains etched in history as a testament to human resilience and sacrifice. As Allied troops faced imminent defeat on the shores…
Frogmen Were Hired to Work On the Set of ‘Raise the Titanic’
Raise the Titanic (1980) is an epic adventure film that captivated audiences with its audacious premise and grand scale – even if it wasn’t very…
The Story Behind a Lockheed P-38G Lightning Wreck Off the Southern Coast of France
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a versatile and highly capable fighter used by the United States and other Allied countries in both the European and…
Leonard Matlovich Was the First Serviceman to Out Himself in Protest of the US Military’s Homophobic Regulations
Outside of his service during the Vietnam War, US Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leonard Matlovich fought a very different kind of battle, one against the…
Japan’s Secret Weapon for the Invasion of British Malaya Was… Bicycles?
During World War II, Japan employed a seemingly innocuous ally: the bicycle. As the empire faced logistical challenges and scarce resources, these manually-driven vehicles played…
Comedian Rob Riggle Continued to Serve In the US Marine Corps, Even After Making It In Hollywood
Rob Riggle isn’t just a familiar face in the entertainment industry – he’s also a decorated military veteran. Prior to gracing our screens with his…