The Molotov Cocktail: A Quick History Of The Surprisingly Effective Weapon
Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24th of 2022. Ukrainian soldiers are taking on the Russian troops, but so are a number of Ukrainian civilians.…
Tom Lehrer Invented Jello Shots to Skirt The Military’s No Alcohol in Bases Policy
Tom Lehrer is one of the more interesting people of the last 100 years. He is a man of many gifts, though he has sometimes…
Why Was Jimi Hendrix Discharged from the US Army?
Jimi Hendrix died in September 1970, at the young age of 27. He packed quite a legacy into those 27 years, becoming perhaps the greatest…
Did the Term ‘Grunt’ Originate in Vietnam or During WWII?
For decades, infantry soldiers in the US Army and Marine Corps have been called “grunts,” wearing the moniker like a badge of honor. Grunts are…
Popular Movies That Were Written By Military Veterans
Movies about war are a huge business and have represented some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood history. It’s a big advantage for those people…
Smedley Butler Had an Incredible Career in the US Marine Corps
Smedley Butler was born into privilege, but decided to fight for his country when he was just a teen. He became one of America’s most…
William McRaven: One of the Most Famous Navy SEALs in American History
William McRaven is one of the most famous Navy SEALs in American history. A four-star admiral, he was in command and helped organize the operation…
Vasily Zaytsev: Successful Red Army Sniper During World War II
The Germans invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, during Operation Barbarossa. The action inspired young men and women across Russia to take up arms. One…
John Clem: The Youngest Noncommissioned Officer in US Army History
When the American Civil War broke out in April 1861, it was an all-hands-on-deck situation for the Union and Confederate armies. All men of fighting…
Mary Edwards Walker: The Only Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor
Today, about a third of all American doctors are female, and women make up 14 percent of all active-duty US military members. This represents a…
F-104 Starfighter: The Lightweight Fighter-Bomber Nicknamed ‘The Widow Maker’
Throughout the 20th century, aviation missions grew much safer. That didn’t mean, however, that some aircraft were more safe than others. Following the Korean War,…
Legendary Battles That Would Make Outstanding Films
War movies have been popular for as long as films have existed. As a result, some of the more popular subjects have been completely exhausted.…