Horizontal Collaboration: How Traitors Were Dealt With Following the Liberation of France
When France was liberated in 1944, foreign press agencies were there to document the aftermath. Among the photos taken were of thousands of French women…
Dean Laird: The Ace Who Downed Both Japanese and German Aircraft During World War II
There were numerous air aces during the Second World War. These aviators exhibited bravery and courage in the face of danger, earning the status of…
Canadian War Crimes in WW1: How German Soldiers Were Exploited by Canadian Troops
As World War I dragged on, an unexpected group became known for being ruthless. Canadians, stereotyped as friendly, kind and agreeable, certainly displayed none of…
PL-01: The Polish Stealth Tank That’s Never Seen the Battlefield
Countries are always looking to equip their militaries with the latest equipment, whether that be new firearms or vehicles. In 2013, Poland wowed everyone with…
‘Devotion’ Presents the Korean War-Era Story of Jesse L. Brown and Thomas Hudner
The incredible true story of Jesse L. Brown, the first African-American aviator to complete the US Navy’s basic flight training program, and the camaraderie between…
M777 Howitzer: The US Military’s Lightweight Replacement for the M198
The M777 howitzer might not look all that intimidating when placed alongside its much larger counterparts, but this small and lightweight artillery system packs quite…
Vietnam War Traps: 9 Viet Cong Booby Traps That Defined the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was infamous for the guerrilla warfare the American forces were largely unprepared for. The Viet Cong were on home turf and used…
Was Ball Turret Gunner the Worst Position to Hold During World War II?
There were plenty of positions during World War II that put a serviceman’s life at risk. Arguably one of the worst was being the ball…
USS Barb (SS-220): The Gato-Class Submarine That ‘Sunk’ a Train In Japan
The USS Barb (SS-220) was a US Navy submarine that became highly decorated after successfully sinking 96,628 tons of enemy shipping during her service in World…
Classic Hollywood Actors Who Served During World War I
While it was still a relatively new phenomenon, Hollywood studios were cranking out film after film during the 1920s and ’30s. As a result, many…
USS New York (BB-34): The Only US Ship to Sink a German U-boat In WWI
The USS New York (BB-34) was a US Navy battleship and the lead vessel of her class. Named after the state of New York, she was…
George Preddy Jr: The American Ace Shot Down By Friendly Fire During the Battle of the Bulge
George “Ratsy” Preddy Jr. was a US Army Air Forces officer and Air Ace credited with downing 32 1/2 enemy aircraft. This made him not…