Vincent Speranza: The American Soldier Who Went On An Epic Beer Run to Help a Comrade
Soldiers who’ve been injured in battle can often be comforted with items that remind them of home. During the Siege of Bastogne in World War…
The Gewehr 98 Was A Favorite During WWI And For Good Reason
The Gewehr 98 was one in a series of guns designed by Mauser during the 19th century. Like many of their rifles, the weapon was…
Clark Gable Flew Five Combat Missions With the Eighth Air Force During World War II
A number of famous actors have served in the US military. While the majority of them went off to war prior to finding fame, there…
The Controversial History of Napalm and Its Use in War
The use of fire in warfare is horrific and terrifying. It’s also nothing new. The ancient Greeks used petroleum-based fire weapons, referred to as “sticky…
Dimitar Peshev: The Politician Who Saved 48,000 Bulgarian Jews from Deportation
During the Second World War, Bulgaria was committed to staying neutral. That does not mean, however, that its Jewish citizens were safe. Jews had lived…
The Medal of Honor Recipient Who Shot Someone He Accused of Being a Communist Spy
Arthur Jackson enlisted in the US Marine Corps when he was only 18 years old. He quickly became a super soldier, earning both the Purple…