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Six Authoritarian Countries Where Democracy Is Virtually Extinct

Elisabeth Edwards

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…

Paris Davis’ Heroics in Vietnam Warrant the Medal of Honor – Why Hasn’t the US Army Awarded Him It?

Clare Fitzgerald

A number of soldiers distinguished themselves during the Vietnam War, but few displayed the bravery of Paris Davis. One of the first African-American officers in…

The Man Who Stopped the Club Q Assailant Is a Decorated US Army Veteran

Clare Fitzgerald

The armed attack on Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado was yet another in a string of mass shootings to occur in the United States.…

Battle of Saragarhi: 21 Sikhs vs. 10,000 Afghan Rebels

Samantha Franco

Between two British forts on the Samana Range stood a signaling outpost. It was operated by a small crew and became the target of a…

John Hines Was the King of Pilfering German Goods During World War I

Rosemary Giles

There were countless stories of intense bravery to come out of the First World War. However, John “Barney” Hines had a much different approach to…

These Celebrities Bravely Served During the Vietnam War

Clare Fitzgerald

Prior to embarking on their Hollywood careers – and even during them – a number of celebrities opt to serve in the US military. While…

MACV-SOG: The Vietnam-Era Special Operators You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Rosemary Giles

You’ve heard of the elite Navy SEALs and Green Berets who conducted guerrilla and counter-guerrilla operations, trained local troops and quashed enemy uprising in Vietnam.…

Prince Harry Devastated ‘ER’ Was Removed from His Military Uniform, But Not William’s

Clare Fitzgerald

The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022 sent shockwaves across the world. The United Kingdom entered into a period of mourning, with…

Outnumbered 25:1, the ‘Glorious Glosters’ Put Up a Heroic Last Stand On Hill 235

Samantha Franco

The Battle of Imjin River was a Korean War engagement between UN and Chinese troops. Fought over four days, it saw the last stand of…

Ernest Evans Took On a Fleet of Japanese Warships, Despite Being Drastically Outnumbered

Rosemary Giles

Escort carriers played a unique role during World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater, where they faced attacks from above, below and from other…

Manila American Cemetery Is Home to More US WWII Dead Than Any Other Site

Elisabeth Edwards

Some 16,859 American soldiers call the Manila American Cemetery their final resting place, making it the largest US site of World War II dead. It’s…

22 Images That Show the Many Faces of World War II

Damian Lucjan

By Damian Lucjan and Clare Fitzgerald Society had never before experienced a conflict quite like the Second World War. While the Great War was the…