Iconic actress Josephine Baker is best known for her performances on stage, but her most important role was serving as a spy for the French Resistance during WWII
Josephine Baker broke racial barriers, became a symbol of female empowerment, advocated for Civil Rights, and rose to extraordinary fame in France during the 1920s…
The reason why former president Harry Truman stopped efforts to award him the Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest award for military valor, is traditionally presented by the sitting president. During many award ceremonies, Harry S.…
Felix Steiner: The SS General who turned against the Führer as Germany’s defeat at the end of WWII was imminent
The Waffen-SS functioned as the combat branch of the SS and played a major role in Germany’s military campaigns across Europe during World War II.…
One of the unusual outcomes of President Kennedy’s assassination was that Britain’s Special Air Service revamped bodyguard training, informed by proven military tactics
Major historical moments seldom conclude with the event itself. Whether marked by victory or tragedy, they often set off chains of consequences that lead to…
The UK’s Solway Aviation Museum Runs With the Help of Over 100 Volunteers
Close the the English town of Carlisle, bordering Scotland, is an expanding collection of mostly vintage military aircraft, which includes an iconic Cold War-era bomber.…
While motorcylces weren’t armored or equipped with weaponry, they played an invaluable role during WWII during courier and scouting missions
While motorcycles lacked the armor and heavy weaponry of most vehicles used during World War II, they were still widely utilized throughout the conflict. Their…
USS Wake (PR-3): The American gunboat taken captive by Japanese forces during WWII
Despite its relatively small size, the USS Wake (PR-3) played a surprisingly notable role in naval history. Commissioned in 1927, the gunboat changed hands between…
General Patton used his own funds to purchase tools, parts, and supplies from the Sears catalog to rapidly equip the 2nd Armored Division
Renowned—and at times controversial—General George S. Patton earned his reputation through relentless drive and a results-oriented approach to warfare, confronting challenges directly to achieve his…
During his mandatory military service, Elvis Presley’s presence in West Germany made America’s enemies uncomfortable
During the mid-20th century, many of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars stepped away from the spotlight to serve in the United States Army—including Elvis Presley. Drafted…
John Paul Jones, considered the ‘father of the American Navy,’ led two failed attacks on the British mainland during the Revolutionary War
When people think of the American Revolutionary War, they typically picture fighting confined to North America. While that was largely the case, a handful of…
During their expedition of the American West, Lewis and Clark relied on an Austrian air rifle for survival
Although firearms are often associated with conflict during America’s westward expansion, the Lewis and Clark Expedition relied on a far less conventional weapon: the Girardoni…
Superstitions that originated in the U.S. military that some service members still believe to this day
The United States Armed Forces is composed of deeply dedicated service members who are prepared to put everything on the line for their fellow troops…