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Before He Was a Jazz Legend, Tony Bennett Stormed Europe and Liberated a Concentration Camp

Portrait of Tony Bennett + Tony Bennett leaning against a cement wall, with a young boy looking at him

Tony Bennett was a jazz legend, with a career spanning over half a century. His music transcended generations and made him a household name across…

Lloyd Fredendall: One of the Most Unsuccessful American Generals of World War II

Three American soldiers walking around a military vehicle in the middle of the desert + Military portrait of Lloyd Fredendall

The US military is an institution built on order and service. While the majority who enlist abide by these values, others choose to disregard the…

Wars That Nearly Happened – What Prevented Them From Breaking Out?

Portrait of Otto von Bismarck + Illustration of the Trent Affair, showing the RMS Trent and the USS San Jacinto (1850) at sea

Wars that nearly happened are some of history’s most fascinating moments. To ponder what could have been is both terrifying and intriguing. Often, they’re defined…

Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated War Dog of World War I

Sergeant Stubby wearing his chamois coat while standing outside

Animals have been a part of military units throughout history. From ancient times to modern conflicts, they’ve been of use on the battlefield and provided…

How the Biggest Traitors In Military History Betrayed Their Countries

Mildred Gillars holding her chin + Military portrait of Benedict Arnold + Military portrait of Fritz Duquesne

Military traitors are some of the biggest, most despised figures in history, but they’re also some of the most fascinating. It’s mind-boggling to consider how…

History’s Strangest Tanks – Including the Kugelpanzer!

Men standing with the Boirault Machine outside + Kugelpanzer on display

Since the development of the world’s first tank, Little Wille, in 1916, engineers have continuously strived to make these armored vehicles bigger, better, faster and…

16th-Century Rocket Cats: Brilliant Warfare Tactic or Terrible Idea?

Illustration of a pigeon and a cat with incendiaries attached to their backs

The Medieval era is known for its unique takes on just about everything. From strange hygiene habits to medical practices, it was certainly a different…

Gremlins Were A Pilot’s Worst Enemy During World War II

Hawker Hurricane in flight + Illustration of a gremlin aiming a slingshot

A good portion of the fighting that occurred between the Axis and Allied powers during World War II took place in the sky, and pilots…

The ‘Forgotten’ Roosevelt Who Served in Both World Wars and Founded the American Legion

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. standing in a doorway in military attire

The Roosevelts are one of America’s most successful political families. However, while Theodore, Sr. and Franklin D. Roosevelt have been extensively studied, there’s one member…

An American GI Gave Holocaust Survivor Lily Ebert Hope With a Small Gesture

Lily Ebert and Dov Forman standing together in a room

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert faced the worst humanity could throw at her when she was taken from her home in Hungary and transported to Auschwitz.…

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea Made It Mandatory for Japanese Soldiers to Know How to Swim

Aerial view of a ship in the middle of the Bismarck Sea

Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941, the United States and its allies in the Pacific were subjected to a series…

The Bizarre Connection Between Bungee Jumping and the Allied Forces

Individuals standing atop a land diving platform

Bungee jumping is one of those activities that makes people stop and wonder how it was ever discovered? Modern-day bungee jumping has existed since 1980,…