Stanley Hollis: The Only British Soldier to Earn the Victoria Cross for his Actions on D-Day
Since it was introduced only 1,358 Victoria Crosses have been awarded. One of these was to Stanley Hollis, a soldier in the British Army who…
Grumman F-11 Tiger: The US Navy’s Second Supersonic Aircraft has a Weird History
The Grumman F-11 Tiger was an interesting fighter from an era that saw rapid and continuous advances in aircraft design. It was the US Navy’s…
William T. Perkins Jr: The Only Photographer to Receive the Medal of Honor
There are few service members who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, and even fewer who have done so as a photographer. In fact,…
5 ‘Old Hollywood’ Celebrities Who Worked With The OSS To Fight Our Enemies
The Office of Strategic Services, better known as the OSS, was the United States intelligence agency during WWII. It was shut down promptly after the…
Did You Know the US Marine Corps Owns Part of Route 66?
The 2,500 miles long Route 66 is one of the most famous stretches of road in the world and has become a symbol of American…
Adolf’s Nephew Moved to America, Joined the Navy, and Fought Against Him
Adolf Hitler may have been able to convince millions of his twisted ideologies, but he was unable to get members of his own family on…
Aloysius Schmitt: The US Navy Chaplain Awarded the Silver Star for Saving 12 Sailors at Pearl Harbor
Regardless of religious practices, chaplains are critical to military operations. They support troops, ensure religious needs are met and negotiate peace with local religious leaders.…
The Most Unforgiving Battlefield Conditions in Military History
When discussing battles throughout the history of warfare, the participants and the equipment and tactics they used are usually the focus. However, the actual physical…
How Three Canadian Soldiers Saved an Abandoned Baby During WWII
Even during a war, special things can happen. For 80-year-old Mary Crabb, she was once part of a WWII miracle, thanks to three Canadian soldiers.…
David McCampbell: The Legendary Flying Ace Who Took Out 600+ Enemy Aircraft With His CAG-15
David McCampbell was an American WWII flying ace who holds a number of impressive achievements. Not only is he the top F6F Hellcat ace, but…
During the Vietnam War, the CIA Paid Spies with Products from the Sears Catalog
Sometimes the most interesting aspects of military operations are the small logistical matters that are often overlooked. An example of this is how the CIA…
The Polish And Germans Fought On Horseback In WWII In One Of The Last Calvary Battles
Despite the lessons learned in WWI and the decades of military modernization since then, sword-wielding Polish and German cavalrymen clashed on horseback in a fierce…