Ben Stiller Makes ‘No Apologies’ for Controversial Film ‘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 Tragic Story Behind One Man’s Refusal to Salute the Führer
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…
Secretary Convicted of Complicity In 10,500 Concentration Camp Deaths
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
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
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
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’
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’
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
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
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
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…
Kim Campbell: One of the Few US Air Force Pilots to Manually Land An A-10
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 Douglas A-1 Skyraider: The Best Attack Plane Ever Made
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.…
Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Wetzel Has Never Stopped Serving
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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?
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
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
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…
How the First Night Vision Scope Influenced the Outcome at Okinawa
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
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
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
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
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 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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’…
WW2-Era Museum Ship USS The Sullivans Sinks At Its Pier
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…
Frederick Banting: The Co-Discoverer of Insulin Served in Both World Wars
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
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
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
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
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
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…
The Controversial History of Napalm and Its Use in War
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
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 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
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?
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
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…
The Molotov Cocktail: A Quick History Of The Surprisingly Effective Weapon
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
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…
Hosea Williams: A War Hero Whose Mistreatment At Home Led Him To Civil Rights Activism
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
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…
5 African-American Veterans Who Fought For Civil Rights
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
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.…
The USS Maryland (BB-46) Survived Two Kamikaze Hits During WWII And Stayed In The Fight
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…