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Ben Stiller Makes ‘No Apologies’ for Controversial Film ‘Tropic Thunder’

Ben Stiller as Tugg Speedman in 'Tropic Thunder'

Ben Stiller is making headlines after he spoke about his feelings regarding Tropic Thunder, the 2008 comedy film he directed, wrote, produced and starred in.…

The Second Battle of Fort Wagner Proved the 54th Infantry Regiment Had the Chops

Still from 'Glory'

The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment proved their bravery and courage in fighting against Confederate forces at Fort Wagner.

The Tragic Story Behind One Man’s Refusal to Salute the Führer

Blohm+Voss employees performing the German salute, while August Landmesser stands with his arms crossed over his chest + August Landmesser standing with his arms crossed

Among the rows of men saluting the Führer in an infamous photo dating back to July 1936, one individual is seen standing, arms crossed, daring…

Dwight D. Eisenhower Took Extra Measures to Ensure the Holocaust Was Never Forgotten

Dwight D. Eisenhower and George Patton standing with other US military officials + Exterior of Ohrdruf concentration camp

Dwight D. Eisenhower viewed firsthand the crimes that were committed by the Germans at concentration camps when he visited the newly-liberated Ohrdruf during the Second…

Looking Back At the Red Army’s Liberation of Auschwitz

Red Army soldiers speaking to child prisoners at Auschwitz

The phrase arbeit macht frei – “work sets you free” – were emblazoned on the sign at the entrance of Auschwitz for prisoners to read…

What Happened to the Jewish Soldiers Who Served with the German Army in World War I?

Jewish German soldiers gathered together for a Yom Kippur service

Prior to the Second World War, Jewish soldiers actively fought in the German Army. This included World War I and a number of conflicts fought…

Secretary Convicted of Complicity In 10,500 Concentration Camp Deaths

Irmgard Furchner sitting with her face covered

Irmgard Furchner, a former German secretary who worked at Stutthof concentration camp in northern Poland during the Second World War, has been convicted and sentenced…

Russian Soldiers Accuse Comrades of Fragging, Praise Ukrainian Equipment In Intercepted Call

Two Russian soldiers standing in front of a wall covered in graffiti

Raging since February 24, 2022, the Russo-Ukrainian War shows no sign of slowing down. As the conflict has drawn on, Ukraine has released numerous audio…

Six Authoritarian Countries Where Democracy Is Virtually Extinct

Soldier standing in full uniform + Parade occurring on the streets of North Korea

In 2006, The Economist published the first-ever Democracy Index, a system that measures the state of democracy in nations around the world. Ranking countries on…

Selous Scouts: The Specialized Rhodesian Force With a Controversial History

Members of the Rhodesian Security Forces gathered together at a camp

The Selous Scouts were a specialized force that fought in the Rhodesian Bush War under the Rhodesian Army. Comprised of trained soldiers working alongside ex-guerrillas,…

The True Story Behind Netflix’s Docuseries, ‘Killer Sally’

Five US Marines saluting while in silhouette

On November 2, 2022, Netflix released the three-part docuseries, Killer Sally. The latest in a string of true crime documentaries to hit the popular streaming…

The Story Behind Netflix’s Fort Hood Documentary, ‘I Am Vanessa Guillén’

American flag blowing in the wind + US Army portrait of Vanessa Guillén

The murder of Vanessa Guillén at Fort Hood, Texas sent shockwaves across the United States. The US Army soldier went missing after reporting instances of…

Hugh Thompson Jr. Saved Innocent Civilians During the Mỹ Lai Massacre – He Was Deemed a Traitor

PFC Capezza setting fire to a hut + Military portrait of Hugh Thompson Jr. + Soldier's Medal

The Vietnam War saw the US military employ a number of controversial tactics in the name of protecting the American public. One of the worst…

Here’s Why Saddam Hussein’s Plan to Engage the Coalition in WWI-Style Trench Warfare Failed

Side by side photos of a M1 Abrams tank and Saddam Hussein

During the Gulf War, Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein used surprising tactics to fend off coalition forces. One idea, in particular, stands out as exceptionally outlandish…

Three Aircraft Defended Malta from the Entire Italian Air Force

Side profile of a grounded Gloster Gladiator

When Italy joined the Second World War, the island of Malta found itself immediately under attack. The only defenses available were three Gloster Sea Gladiators…

Billy Waugh Couldn’t Walk Away from the US Military, Not Even After Being Shot in the Head

Billy Waugh sitting on a couch

Billy Waugh had a long military career, during which he honorably served. His commitment earned him many awards, including the Silver Star, four Bronze Stars,…

Kim Campbell: One of the Few US Air Force Pilots to Manually Land An A-10

Bullet-ridden Republic Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II + Distinguished Flying Cross + Kim Campbell in her US Air Force uniform

Kim Campbell is an US Air Force pilot who performed an incredible manual flight and landing in Afghanistan when her Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II…

The Surprisingly Sweet Role Ice Cream Played During WWII

US soldier and a woman eating ice cream at a table

Whether it’s a photograph of a loved one, a favorite meal or one of the many simple commodities we take for granted at home, the…

10 Mistakes Made By the Filmmakers Behind ‘Pearl Harbor’

Promotional image for 'Pearl Harbor,' featuring Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale and Josh Hartnett

Director Michael Bay made his mark with films like The Rock (1996), Bad Boys (1995) and Armageddon (1998). He was eventually given the chance to…

Lauri Törni: The Only SS Member to Be Buried At Arlington National Cemetery

Military portrait of Lauri Törni

Finland was in a strange place during the Second World War. At first, the nation hoped to stay out of the conflict. That became impossible…

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider: The Best Attack Plane Ever Made

Douglas A-1H Skyraider of the 602nd Special Operations Squadron over Vietnam, June 1970.

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was not only an integral aircraft used following WWII, but it was also a deadly weapon capable of eviscerating the enemy…

Russian Soldiers Are Shooting Themselves In the Legs to Get Out of Ukraine

Russian soldier standing in shadow

As the Russo-Ukrainian War drags on, more and more Russian soldiers are beginning to grow weary of fighting. Intercepted audio shows troops are beginning to…

Abu Tahsin al-Salhi: The “Sheikh of Snipers” Who Killed 384 ISIS Fighters

Abu Tahsin al-Salhi resting his rifle on his shoulder

There was once an Iraqi soldier who was an inspiration to his comrades for his endurance and dedication to defending his country. He killed a…

Richard Nixon Once Tried to Nuke North Korea – While He Was Drunk

Mushroom cloud rising into the sky + Kim il-Sung holding a glass of liquor + Richard Nixon drinking from a cocnut

Richard Nixon spent much of his life trying to become the president of the United States and he finally succeeded with the 1968 election. Not…

How the Legend of the Gurhkas’ Kukri Blade was Forged

Gurkhas standing in a line with their Kukri blades

In 1814, the British Army first encountered Nepalese soldiers known as Gurkhas. While both were initially enemies, the British later brought the Gurkhas into their…

Operation Trent: The British Special Air Service’s Astonishing Daylight Mission in Afghanistan

British troops sitting on an armored vehicle in the desert

The British Special Air Service (SAS) is considered one of the most elite forces units in the world. They operate with extreme secrecy, are deadly…

All Five of the Second World War’s Triple Aces in a Day Flew for the German Luftwaffe

Messerschmitt Bf 109G parked on a runway

The Second World War saw thousands of air battles between pilots. Germany, which started the conflict in 1939 with its invasion of Poland, held a…

Intercepted Audio Features Russian Soldier Complaining About Being Sent ‘to Slaughter’

Two Russian soldiers standing in front of a wall

The Security Service of Ukraine has released audio it claims features a Russian soldier complaining to his wife that the country’s government and military have…

Mass Graves of 8,000 Concentration Camp Victims Discovered in Polish Forest

Gravestone overlooked by a wooden cross in the middle of Białuty Forest + Remains of Soldau concentration camp

Investigators with the Polish Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) have discovered what they claim are two mass graves containing the ashes of at least 8,000…

Russian ‘Doomsday’ Submarine Armed with Nuclear Torpedoes ‘Missing’ from Arctic Base

Tomsk (K-150) surrounded by ice

UPDATE, 10/06/22:  Numerous reports coming out of Europe have warned that Russia’s latest nuclear submarine, Belgorod (K-329), has gone “missing” from her base in the…

US Army Rangers Engaged a Local Gang in a Fierce Gunfight on the Streets of Tacoma

US Army Rangers scaling a wooden platform

In the 1980s, drugs ran rampant on American streets and there was an uptick in gang violence. While there are still major issues with drug…

Details About ‘Inglourious Basterds’ That Make It Worth a Rewatch

Brad Pitt as Aldo Raine in 'Inglourious Basterds'

2009’s Inglourious Basterds is a war movie, comedy and drama all at the same time. It’s an homage to World War II movies and Spaghetti…

Ex-Concentration Camp Guard Sentenced to Five Years in Prison By German Court

Josef S. hiding his face behind a blue folder

A 101-year-old German man has been found guilty of 3,518 counts of accessory to murder for serving as an SS guard at Sachsenhausen concentration camp…

American Soldiers Teamed Up with Germans and Cossacks to Save Horses from the Red Army

Man standing beside a Lipizzaner horse

On April 28, 1945, a portion of the American forces set off on an incredibly dangerous and unique mission. Dubbed Operation Cowboy, it saw them…

The Battle of Castle Itter Saw Germans Team Up with the American Forces

Cross with a helmet placed on top + Exterior of Castle Itter

The Allies fought fiercely against the Germans in both World War I and II. By the end of the Second World War, some Germans were…

Most Countries Fail To Spend 2% GDP For Defense Plus More Facts About NATO

Todd Neikirk

If a NATO country is attacked, the entire organization responds. And for this reason, a lot of countries that aren’t members would like to be.…

‘Devotion’ Presents the Korean War-Era Story of Jesse L. Brown and Thomas Hudner

Jonathan Majors as Jesse L. Brown in 'Devotion'

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…

Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Wetzel Has Never Stopped Serving

Todd Neikirk

Upbringing and military service Gary Wetzel was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He joined the United States Army in 1965 at the age of…

These Are the 6 Iconic Planes Featured in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

There have been few sequels quite like Top Gun: Maverick. Despite the enormous success of the 1986 film, it took 36 years for a sequel…

Russian Forces Are Hitting Eastern Ukraine With an Estimated 60,000 Shells Per Day

Ukrainian soldier holding a rocket fragment

The Russo-Ukraine War is nearing the four-month mark, and the Ukrainian military is beginning to run dangerously low on the ammunition needed to operate its…

Russia’s War on Ukraine is Emphasizing the Need for Military Powers to Adapt to the Changing Face of Conflict

Damaged city buildings and buses + Ukrainian soldiers riding in a tank

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has surpassed the 100-day mark and has seen much of the invaded country left in rubble. Many cities were razed…

Nine of the Most Infamous Booby Traps Used By the Viet Cong

American soldiers walking through a field

The Vietnam War was infamous for the guerrilla warfare American forces were largely unprepared for. The Viet Cong were on their home turf and used…

The History of Fragging in the US Military

US soldiers crossing a stream

Leading a group of soldiers during wartime is a massive responsibility, and the decisions made can often mean the difference between life and death for…

The Powerful Speech Dwight D. Eisenhower Delivered to Allied Troops Invading Normandy

Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking with paratroopers

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, was among those who helped execute the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6,…

US Marine Corps’ Pride Month Post Ignites Discussion About Being LGBTQ+ in the Military

US Marine in camouflage + "Pride" written in rainbow lettering

Each June, companies and allies across the globe take to social media to express their support for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Oftentimes, this support…

Seven Little-Known Facts Fans Need to Know About ‘Apocalypse Now’

Martin Sheen as Capt. Benjamin L. Willard in 'Apocalypse Now' + Robert Duvall at Lt. Col. William Kilgore in 'Apocalypse Now' + Sam Bottoms as Lance B. Johnson in 'Apocalypse Now'

When it was released in 1979, Apocalypse Now was unlike any war movie the public had ever seen, forever changing the genre. The film, written by…

Lt. Gen. Larry Jordan on His Military Career and the Service of African-Americans in WWI

Military portrait of Lt. Gen. Larry Jordan

The US military has a long and complicated history when it comes to the treatment of minorities within its ranks. While things have certainly improved,…

Did a Deep Sleep Cause Hitler to Lose the Second World War?

US Troops arrive at Normandy Beach on D-Day

Adolf Hitler spent his whole adult life attempting to take control of Europe, and once he took power in the Rhine, he turned his sights…

Junkers Ju 87Bs Utilized Psychological Warfare Against Allied Ground Troops

Junkers Ju 87Bs in flight

The Germans during the Second World War hoped to take over the world, and they didn’t just plan to do so by using military force.…

New Gold Train? Group Claims Nazi Gold Discovery Worth Nearly $250 Million

Exterior of Seydlitz Palace

Treasure hunters have long been fascinated with locating the hidden gold and loot taken by the German Army and hidden across Eastern Europe during the…

Kota Bharu: How Imperial Japan Conquered British Malaya in the Most Unlikely Way

Just 70 minutes before the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service commenced an attack on the United States naval base Pearl Harbor, another equally horrific battle…

Special Operations Were Changed Forever After a Disastrous 1980 Hostage Rescue Mission

Todd Neikirk
An American hostage is taken in Tehran, Iran in 1979

Today, America’s most serious and sensitive missions are carried out by special operations. The Navy’s Seal Team 6 famously led the raid which resulted in…

The F-14 Tomcat: A Fighter Made For Top Gun Pilots

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was an American carrier-capable supersonic two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. It served more than 34 years of fleet service and…

How the First Night Vision Scope Influenced the Outcome at Okinawa

Night-Vision technology being used during a 1998 raid

A majority of the globe’s major powers fought in World War II and their combined efforts led to rapid advances in technology. Each country involved…

Tomahawk Missiles: A Modular, Incredibly Accurate And Brutally Lethal Weapon

Tomahawk Missile image

The Tomahawk missile first joined the US Navy fleet in 1983 and following multiple recertifications, has continued to be an integral weapon for ship and…

Germany Files Case Against Italy with UN’s Top Court Over WWII Reparations

Exterior of The Hague

The German government has filed a case against Italy with the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the two countries’ long-running dispute over…

David Hackworth: The Highly Decorated 101st Veteran Who Led Tiger Force In Vietnam

David Hackworth makes a point during a 1983 press conference

When he was still a teenager, David Hackworth decided that he wanted a life of adventure. And he certainly succeeded in accomplishing that feat. The…

Here’s The Way German Commandos Rescued An Imprisoned Benito Mussolini

Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler have a conversation at a train station in 1937

In the 1940s, Adolf Hitler didn’t have all that many friends. He did, however, consider Benito Mussolini of Italy to be among those in his…

Why The RAH-66 Comanche Was Doomed From The Start

The RAH-66 mid-flight

The RAH-66 Comanche was a twin-turbine, two-seat armed reconnaissance helicopter that couldn’t meet its high expectations. With intended missions of armed reconnaissance, light attack, and…

Colditz Castle Was Turned Into a Prisoner of War Camp During the Second World War

Colditz Castle

Colditz Castle, located in the Saxony town of the same name, has a long history. Dating back to the Holy Roman Empire, it has been…

C-4: The Vietnam-Era Explosive Still Used Today

The Second World War was the catalyst for countless new technologies that we still use today. From medicines like penicillin to the atomic bomb and…

Marie Marvingtf: The WWI and WWII Pilot And Nurse Who Lived An Incredible Life

A drawing of Marie Marvingt's air ambulance

Marie Marvingt was so renowned for her courage that in 1903, she was nicknamed “the fiancee of danger.’ She was many other things as well.…

US Troops in Vietnam Hated the M16 So Much They Picked Up the Enemy’s AK-47s

US Navy sailor firing an M16 rifle

The M16 rifle was initially adopted for use in jungle warfare operations in Vietnam. However, it wound up being such an unreliable weapon that American…

Hagia Sophia’s 1,500-Year-Old Imperial Gate Vandalized

Damian Lucjan
Hagia Sophia at sunset

The Hagia Sophia’s historic Imperial Gate, which dates back to the 6th century, was severely damaged on April 18, 2022. The vandalism was discovered that…

Time Capsule at Arlington National Cemetery Reveals Preserved Artifacts

Overhead view of the contents of the Memorial Amphitheater time capsule

In May 2020, archivists and historians at Arlington National Cemetery announced the debut of an online exhibit dedicated to the items found within a 105-year-old…

From the Scythians to Russia: The Use of Scorched Earth Tactics in War

US Air Force helicopter spraying Agent Orange over the jungle

Scorched earth tactics have been used nearly as long as armies have conducted military campaigns. While the practice is less common in modern times, it…

The USS Houston: The Galloping Ghost of World War II

The USS Houston sails in San Diego in 1935

During World War II, with so many far-flung combatants, there were many battles fought on the sea. The USS Houston was one of the Allies’…

Classic Hollywood Actors Who Served During World War I

Humphrey Bogart dressed in his US Navy uniform + Military portrait of Spencer Tracy

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…

The Spencer Repeating Rifle Saved ‘A Thousand Lives’ During the Battle of Hoover’s Gap

Spencer Repeating Rifle + John T. Wilder

When the Spencer Repeating Rifle was first recommended to the US Department of War, it was turned away due to the notion it would be…

WW2-Era Museum Ship USS The Sullivans Sinks At Its Pier

Damian Lucjan
Sinking USS The Sullivan

USS The Sullivans (DD-537) was partially sunk on Wednesday at its pier at the Buffalo Naval Park in Buffalo, New York. The direct cause of…

The Manhattan Project Resulted in the Creation of Another Bomb: Thin Man

Todd Neikirk
An atomic bomb explodes during the Trinity test in 1945

To hasten the end of the Second World War, the United States dropped atomic bombs on two Japanese cities; Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Warfare was changed…

Frederick Banting: The Co-Discoverer of Insulin Served in Both World Wars

Frederick Banting working at a desk

Shortly before 2:00 AM on October 31, 1920, Frederick Banting woke up from a dream that would change the lives of millions. He quickly scribbled…

The US Navy’s First Escort Carrier Shined During the Guadalcanal Campaign

USS Long Island at sea

Did you know the US produced 122 escort carriers during World War II? This staggering number makes it difficult to remember the achievements of one…

10 Photos of US Troops Displaying Enemy Flags Like Trophies

US soldiers walking in a line through tall grass + US Coast Guardsmen posing with a captured Japanese flag

The “loss” of a unit or army’s colors refers to the capture of a flag in battle or it being taken away as a form…

Vincent Speranza Went On a Wild WW2 Beer Run to Help a Fellow Soldier

Todd Neikirk
Vincent Speranza at the 75th anniversary celebration of D-Day

Soldiers who are injured during battle can be comforted with things that help them relax and think of home. During a World War II battle,…

The Gewehr 98 Was A Favorite During WWI And For Good Reason

Todd Neikirk

The Gewehr 98 was one in a series of guns designed by Mauser during the 19th century. Like many of their rifles, the weapon was…

Two Members of the Real-Life von Trapp Family Served in WWII

von Trapp family singing into a microphone

The von Trapp family’s incredible story is one of the most well-known events of the Second World War. Though not entirely accurate, it was forever…

Turning Personal Experiences Into Song: Six Musicians Who Served in the US Military

Tony Bennett + Elvis Presley

The very best songwriters in the world call on their life experiences to help inform their music – and serving in the US military is…

The Controversial History of Napalm and Its Use in War

Napalm bomb explosion

The use of fire in warfare is horrific and terrifying. It’s also nothing new. The ancient Greeks used petroleum-based fire weapons, referred to as “sticky…

Dimitar Peshev: The Politician Who Saved 48,000 Bulgarian Jews from Deportation

Portrait of Dimitar Pershev

During the Second World War, Bulgaria was committed to staying neutral. That does not mean, however, that its Jewish citizens were safe. Jews had lived…

The Medal of Honor Recipient Who Shot Someone He Accused of Being a Communist Spy

Arthur Jackson shaking hands with President Harry Truman

Arthur Jackson enlisted in the US Marine Corps when he was only 18 years old. He quickly became a super soldier, earning both the Purple…

The Poor Treatment of Bulgaria’s Jewish Population During World War II

Two men at a memorial ceremony for Bulgarian Jews

Jewish people are said to have first settled in Bulgaria in the year 46 CE. They’ve created a long and rich history over their almost-2,000…

Why Did the US Army Attack the Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee?

Painting of the Massacre at Wounded Knee

On December 29, 1890, soldiers with the US Army opened fire on hundreds of Lakota Sioux. The group of Native Americans was largely unarmed and…

Navy Deserter Living Under Stolen Identity Arrested, Convicted of Fraud

Close-up of a US Navy Sailor in uniform

A Tennessee man who deserted the US Navy over 40 years ago has been identified and arrested, after the man whose identity he stole received…

Kurt Vonnegut’s Time as a Soldier During WWII Inspired His Popular Anti-War Novel, ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’

Written by Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald Kurt Vonnegut is one of the most beloved and influential authors of the 20th century. While he was…

The Molotov Cocktail: A Quick History Of The Surprisingly Effective Weapon

Todd Neikirk
A protester throws a Molotov cocktail in Kiev, Ukraine in 2014

Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24th of 2022. Ukrainian soldiers are taking on the Russian troops, but so are a number of Ukrainian civilians.…

Tom Lehrer Invented Jello Shots to Skirt The Military’s No Alcohol in Bases Policy

Todd Neikirk
Tom Lehrer being interviewed

Tom Lehrer is one of the more interesting people of the last 100 years. He is a man of many gifts, though he has sometimes…

William McRaven: One of the Most Famous Navy SEALs in American History

Todd Neikirk
Admiral McRaven speaking at a podium

William McRaven is one of the most famous Navy SEALs in American history. A four-star admiral, he was in command and helped organize the operation…

Vasily Zaytsev: Successful Red Army Sniper During World War II

Vasily Zaytsev with two other Red Army soldiers

The Germans invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, during Operation Barbarossa. The action inspired young men and women across Russia to take up arms. One…

P-80 Shooting Star: The Fighter Jet that Took Out America’s Top Flying Ace of WWII

Richard Bong in the cockpit of his airplane

During World War I, Eddie Rickenbacker became America’s top flying ace. By the time World War II came around, airplane technology had improved significantly. As…

Hosea Williams: A War Hero Whose Mistreatment At Home Led Him To Civil Rights Activism

Todd Neikirk
Civil Rights Activist Hosea Williams speaks at a press conference

Hosea Williams was one of the most prominent Civil Rights activists of the 20th Century. He was a key confidant to Martin Luther King Jr.…

The Maxim Gun Changed Warfare With Devastating Results

Todd Neikirk
A classic Maxim machine gun on display in Poland

The Gatling gun, first created in 1861, was used by the Union Army during the Civil War. The powerful weapon also saw use in the…

The True Story Behind The Main Characters Of Netflix’s ‘Vikings: Valhalla’

Todd Neikirk
Leo Suter portrays Harald Sigurdson in Vikings: Valhalla

Netflix recently debuted Vikings: Valhalla, the sequel to the hit show, Vikings, which originally aired on the History Channel. This tale, taking place 100 years…

5 African-American Veterans Who Fought For Civil Rights

Civil rights and WWII veterans who fought for them at home

Racism ran rampant during World War II. Still, many African-Americans proudly served their country during the conflict. And when many of them returned, they became…

Medal of Honor Recipient Alexander Bonnyman Jr. Dropped Out Of Princeton To Join The Army

Soldiers who fought in World War II came from all walks of life. And because of their varying backgrounds, they brought their own unique skills…

The Japanese Set Up Internment Camps in the Philippines During WWII

Santo Tomas Internment Camp

During World War II, the United States forced 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps. The action represented one of the darker moments in American history.…

5 Embarrassing Battle Losses From Military History

Todd Neikirk
Finnish soldiers man a Maxim gun during the Winter War

There are simple rules governing most battle victories in recorded history. And one of them is; if one army has a significant advantage in terms…

8 Baseball Hall of Famers Who Served During World War II

Joe DiMaggio + Ted Williams + Bob Feller

The December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor was unprecedented. In reaction, scores of young men almost immediately enlisted in the services, and they came from…

The 5 Most Effective Infantry Weapons Still Being Used Today

Todd Neikirk
Iraqi Soldiers fire AK-47's during training exercises

Thanks to the development and refinement of weapons, infantry warfare changed dramatically over the course of the 20th Century. Assault weapons that were once heavy…

The USS Maryland (BB-46) Survived Two Kamikaze Hits During WWII And Stayed In The Fight

Things are busy on the USS Maryland in 1945

The USS Maryland (BB-46) was commissioned in 1921 and saw heavy use in World War II. She was right at the forefront of many important…