Before the Blitz, Britain’s Forgotten WWII Pet Massacre Killed 750,000 Pets
When people think about the first days of World War II, they picture Germany’s invasion of Poland, Britain’s declaration of war, and children being evacuated…
The Lewis and Clark Expedition relied on a unique tool: the Girardoni air rifle
While firearms are often associated with conflict during the westward expansion, the Lewis and Clark Expedition relied on a unique tool: the Girardoni air rifle.…
Women were recruited by the Air Transport Auxiliary to fly planes to WWII pilots and became known as the ‘Attagirls’
Much of World War II’s fighting took place in the skies, prompting aircraft manufacturers to design planes capable of performing under the extreme conditions of…
The Last Invasion of Britain: How 1,400 French Soldiers Were Defeated by Wine and Welsh Women
The year was 1797. Revolutionary France was on a roll, Napoleon was carving through Europe, and a bold plan was hatched to strike the “Shopkeepers…
Many believe the British Army betrayed the Lienz Cossacks during the Yalta Conference, as the end of WWII was in sight
The repatriation of the Lienz Cossacks following the Yalta Conference is widely viewed as a profound betrayal by the United Kingdom. Despite being aware of…
Project Stargate: The CIA attempted to harness psychic abilities against the Soviets during the Cold War
Project Stargate may sound like something pulled straight from science fiction—and in some ways, it was. The name didn’t refer to wormholes or journeys to…
The Tank Museum Continuing Major Restoration Work on King Tiger V2
The Tank Museum has announced the latest update on its restoration of the King Tiger V2. The restoration project, which is one of the museum’s…
Johnny Appleseed Day Has a Surprising WWII Link: How Victory Gardens Helped Feed the War
March 11 is commonly observed as Johnny Appleseed Day, and it is a good excuse to look past the folk tale. Johnny Appleseed was in…
Marie Curie realized that doctors treating soldiers during WWI needed mobile X-ray technology, so she developed a solution that was deployed on the Western Front
Marie Curie ranks among the most influential scientists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her groundbreaking research led to the discovery of radium…
During World War II, the Hershey Company made a life-sustaining chocolate bar for soldiers that tasted horrible
Chocolate lovers usually focus on the treat’s rich, satisfying flavor—but it hasn’t always been designed to taste good. During World War II, the Hershey Company…
The Brave Cats of the Great War: Why Every Trench Unit Wanted a Feline Companion
Life in the trenches of the Western Front was defined by mud, disease, and the constant threat of death. But amid the artillery shells and…
When the US House of Representatives attempted to award former President Truman the Medal of Honor, he refused it
The Medal of Honor—the most prestigious military award in the United States—is traditionally presented to recipients by the sitting president. Harry S. Truman often remarked…