6 Of The Most Feared Warriors In Military History
Since the beginning of time, wars have been fought for various reasons. Some warriors and tribes, though, have been more efficient and brutal than others.…
Mauser C96: One of Germany’s Most Iconic Firearms
The Mauser C96 is an iconic firearm that is one of three extremely famous pistols to come out of Germany, with the others being the…
The Uzi was One of the World’s Most Popular Submachine Guns
The Uzi submachine gun is a weapon famous the world over. An icon of cinema, it’s of choice for gangsters, policemen and, of course, the…
The 5 Most Unusual Military Units in History
On the battlefield, any sort of edge can determine who wins and loses. Over time, countries and their militaries have attempted to throw off opponents…
Rose O’Neal: The Confederate Spy Who Drowned Because Of Her Dress And A Pile Of Gold
While the Civil War was fought between the North and South, a person’s geographic location did not necessarily determine the side one took. Rose O’Neal…
Here’s How Sunglasses Evolved To Support The Military
Come spring and summer, people all over the world buy the latest sunglasses. They don’t only shield people’s eyes from bright rays; they make a…
President George H.W. Bush’s Time Aboard the USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) During World War II
George H.W. Bush had one of the most distinguished military careers of all United States Presidents. He first entered the Navy at the age of…
Quentin Roosevelt Is The Only Child Of A US President to be Killed in Combat
Many United States Presidents served in the military before taking office. 29 of the 46 Presidents in the country’s history have had some military experience…
This Greek Priest Saved 27,000 Greek Jews from Deportation
Damaskinos Papandreou was the Archbishop of Athens from 1941 to 1949. This position made him the highest-ranking priest in Greece, which was under German occupation…
The Sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff Is The Single Largest Maritime Disaster In History
In January 1945 a German transport ship carrying thousands of civilian refugees from northern Europe was sunk in the Baltic Sea. She was torpedoed by…
The Jewish Red Army Major Who Led the Liberation of Auschwitz
The German Army committed unspeakable atrocities against Europe’s Jewish population during World War II, including imprisoning them in concentration camps. They tried to destroy any…
The Sisters Who Assassinated Germans As Part of the Dutch Resistance
There were many active resistance movements throughout the course of World War II. In countries where the German Army had invaded, they worked tirelessly to…