Todd Neikirk

Todd Neikirk is a New Jersey-based politics, entertainment and history writer. His work has been featured in psfk.com, foxsports.com, politicususa.com and hillreporter.com. He enjoys sports, politics, comic books, and anything that has to do with history.

When he is not sitting in front of a laptop, Todd enjoys soaking up everything the Jersey Shore has to offer with his wife, two sons and American Foxhound, Wally.

Articles by Todd Neikirk:

The 5 Most Unusual Military Units in History

A Gurkha soldier brandishes a Kukri Knife

On the battlefield, any sort of edge can determine who wins and loses. Over time, countries and their militaries have attempted to throw off opponents…

The Interesting History of Wartime Counterfeiting

Forged £10 banknote

There has never been a time in history when war wasn’t costly. Of course, it’s costly in terms of death and destruction, but it’s also…

Rose O’Neal: The Confederate Spy Who Drowned Because Of Her Dress And A Pile Of Gold

Civil War Rowboat

While the Civil War was fought between the North and South, a person’s geographic location did not necessarily determine the side one took. Rose O’Neal…

Here’s How Sunglasses Evolved To Support The Military

Come spring and summer, people all over the world buy the latest sunglasses. They don’t only shield people’s eyes from bright rays; they make a…

President George H.W. Bush’s Time Aboard the USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) During World War II

George H.W. Bush had one of the most distinguished military careers of all United States Presidents. He first entered the Navy at the age of…

The Seven US Presidents Who Served During WWII

George H.W. Bush sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft + Military portrait of John F. Kennedy + Dwight D. Eisenhower standing with his hands on his hips

Future US Presidents have fought in nearly every conflict in the country’s history, but WWII was different. Seven were members of the military during the…

The Type B Bus ‘Pigeon Loft’ Was A Strange Sight on the Western Front

British soldier standing atop a Type-B Bus "Pigeon Loft"

Over time, there have been some odd vehicles seen on battlefields, but few were as eye-catching as the Type B Bus “Pigeon Loft.” The Allied…

Facts About the Guadalcanal Campaign That Show It Was a Pivotal Point In the Pacific Theater

US Marines landing ashore on Guadalcanal

The battles of Iwo Jima and Midway are well remembered as two of the most important engagements in the Pacific Theater of the Second World…

Quentin Roosevelt is the Only Child of a US President to Be Killed in Combat

Quentin Roosevelt's grave marker + Quentin Roosevelt in his military uniform

Many US presidents served in the military before taking office – in fact, 31 have had some experience in the armed forces. There’s long been…