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4 Military Advances In Weapons and Machines that Helped Britain Win Battles For Hundreds Of Years

Three men wearing British soldier uniforms and holding muskets.

Great Britain has been involved in scraps all over the world for centuries. In fact, it’s estimated that Britain has used military force against or…

These 4 Weapons Created For Combat Were Cheap But Ingenious Game Changers

Sometimes, no matter how tactically adept a military force may be, if an opponent suddenly shows up with a particularly advanced or capable weapon, it…

Stanley Hollis: The Only British Soldier to Earn the Victoria Cross for his Actions on D-Day

Sergeant Hollis

Since it was introduced only 1,358 Victoria Crosses have been awarded. One of these was to Stanley Hollis, a soldier in the British Army who…

6 of the Most Disgusting Rations that were actually Given to Soldiers

MRE

Military rations have varied significantly over the years and often reflect the era in which they were produced. After a long day of tiring activities,…

Grumman F-11 Tiger: The US Navy’s Second Supersonic Aircraft has a Weird History

F11F-1

The Grumman F-11 Tiger was an interesting fighter from an era that saw rapid and continuous advances in aircraft design. It was the US Navy’s…

5 Of The Most Brutal Tactics in the History of Warfare

Siege of Leningrad inside the city

War is not known for its friendliness, but throughout history, combatants have often abided by unspoken rules that try to limit unnecessary damage or suffering…

5 ‘Old Hollywood’ Celebrities Who Worked With The OSS To Fight Our Enemies

Julia Child

The Office of Strategic Services, better known as the OSS, was the United States intelligence agency during WWII. It was shut down promptly after the…

Adolf’s Nephew Moved to America, Joined the Navy, and Fought Against Him

US Naval Institute and William Hitler

Adolf Hitler may have been able to convince millions of his twisted ideologies, but he was unable to get members of his own family on…

The Most Unforgiving Battlefield Conditions in Military History

Passchendaele Photo

When discussing battles throughout the history of warfare, the participants and the equipment and tactics they used are usually the focus. However, the actual physical…

How Three Canadian Soldiers Saved an Abandoned Baby During WWII

Mary Crabb adopted

Even during a war, special things can happen. For 80-year-old Mary Crabb, she was once part of a WWII miracle, thanks to three Canadian soldiers.…

David McCampbell: The Legendary Flying Ace Who Took Out 600+ Enemy Aircraft With His CAG-15

David Campbell Flying Ace

David McCampbell was an American WWII flying ace who holds a number of impressive achievements. Not only is he the top F6F Hellcat ace, but…

During the Vietnam War, the CIA Paid Spies with Products from the Sears Catalog

Sometimes the most interesting aspects of military operations are the small logistical matters that are often overlooked. An example of this is how the CIA…