These 4 Marines Fought So Many Germans That They Thought It Was An Entire Battalion
In August 1944 Maj. Peter J. Ortiz and five other US Marines parachuted into Europe to help the French Resistance. After one of the Marines…
Last Ditch Effort: German Tanks Were Disguised To Look Like American Tanks For The Battle of the Bulge
Deception is a useful and commonly used military tactic. It can be used to confuse your enemy, feed them wrong information so they draw up…
This Multiple Purple Heart Recipient is the Most Decorated Native American Soldier in US History
Pascal Cleatus Poolaw was a veteran of WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart in each. Over his military career,…
The Absurd Rules-of-Engagement GIs Had to Follow During the Vietnam War
The United States’ withdrawal from Vietnam is viewed as one of the most humiliating moments for the mighty nation. The most powerful military on earth,…
Carl Gamble: The Vietnam Vet and Airline Pilot Who Saved His Passengers from a Hijacker
On March 27, 1984, a passenger aboard Piedmont flight 451 told a flight attendant that the aircraft was laden with explosives, and demanded a new…
The Incredible Life Of War Hero Eddie Rickenbacker: War Hero, Pioneer, And So Much More
Eddie Rickenbacker is an American who seemingly lived ten lifetimes in one. He was a successful mechanic, automotive designer, race car driver, businessman, government consultant,…
How “Oorah” Became Part Of U.S. Marines Culture
For civilians, it is seen in war movies and media associated with the Corps, for Marines it is heard daily; “Oorah” has become a symbol…
Here’s Why The P-51 Mustang Saw Combat As A Dive Bomber
The P-51 Mustang is usually near the top of most aviation enthusiasts’ favorite WWII aircraft list, as it combines sleek, muscular looks with excellent performance,…
Jean Moulin Gave His Life for the French Resistance after refusing to give Intel to the “Butcher of Lyon”
Jean Moulin was a key member of the French Resistance during WWII who helped rally the scattered groups of fighters and served as the first…
This Incredibly Flawed Government Report Sparked Panic During the Cold War
Anyone who lived through the Cold War knew about the terrifying prospect of thousands of Soviet nuclear missiles raining down upon cities all over the…
The Military’s “Kilroy Was Here” Phrase Has Some Interesting Backstory Theories
If you found yourself in an area where American soldiers were or had been during WWII, there’s a high chance you will find the “Kilroy…
The Whisky War: The Most Polite Conflict In the History of War
Hans Island is a barren, uninhabited swath of land located in the middle of the Kennedy Channel, in the Nares Strait, between Greenland and Ellesmere…