Germany Files Case Against Italy with UN’s Top Court Over WWII Reparations
The German government has filed a case against Italy with the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the two countries’ long-running dispute over…
US Army Garrison Italy Replaces Birthday Cake Stolen from Italian Girl 77 Years Ago
Soldiers with US Army Garrison Italy have returned a birthday cake members of the 88th Infantry Division stole from a 13-year-old Italian girl 77 years…
6 Of The Most Feared Warriors In Military History
Since the beginning of time, wars have been fought for various reasons. Some warriors and tribes, though, have been more efficient and brutal than others.…
Poland Once Declared War On Japan – It Lasted 16 Years
While Japan allied itself with Germany and Italy during the Second World War, it didn’t support the 1939 invasion of Poland. In fact, the empire…
How Christmas was Celebrated at Home and on the Front During World War II
Christmas is a time everyone looks forward to – especially when a war is raging on. It could be argued the celebrations are of even…
5 Of The Most Brutal Tactics in the History of Warfare
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…
Aloysius Schmitt: The US Navy Chaplain Awarded the Silver Star for Saving 12 Sailors at Pearl Harbor
Regardless of religious practices, chaplains are critical to military operations. They support troops, ensure religious needs are met and negotiate peace with local religious leaders.…
Explaining The Second World War Through 13 Hilarious Memes
Despite the fact that the Second World War was one of the most tragic events in human history, it has somehow turned into one big…
Project Underworld: The US Navy’s Unexpected Mafia Alliance
Project Underworld was the US Navy’s codename for its joint mission with New York’s crime families. Active from 1942-45, it aimed to obtain information regarding…
The Stories Behind History’s Most Iconic War Photos
For nearly two centuries, photographers have been using pictures to document the horrors of war. This has led to some of history’s most famous photos,…
Wojtek the Bear: The Cigarette-Smoking, Beer-Drinking Hero of World War II
Animal mascots were fairly common during World War II, but there are few military units who can say they served alongside a brown bear. It’s…
Ernie Pyle: War Correspondent and a GI’s Best Friend
Ernie Pyle was considered the foremost war correspondent in America during the Second World War. His distinctive writing style and relationships with those on the…