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…
Billy Waugh Couldn’t Walk Away From the US Military, Not Even After Being Shot In the Head
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
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
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’
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
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
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…