Captain America’s Army Unit Is Real And Still Active Today
In 1941 beloved superhero Captain America appeared in a Marvel comic book for the first time. Shown punching the Führer on his debut comic cover,…
The Finnish Stopped Soviet Mines from Exploding by playing a Single Polka Song on Repeat
During both the Winter War and the Continuation War the Finns utilized creative and often outright comical tactics against the more numerous Soviet forces. On…
Godzilla Was Brought To Life by a Japanese POW
Alongside Superman and Mickey Mouse, Godzilla is one of the most famous fictional characters in history. He has been featured in movies, books, TV shows,…
Disney Bomb: The WWII-Era Rocket-Powered Bunker Buster Bomb
During WWII if you needed to destroy a heavily reinforced bunker, you needn’t look further than either the Tallboy bomb or its bigger sibling the…
Henry Breault is the Only Submariner to Receive the Medal Of Honor
Although the mere act of serving onboard a submarine may be considered heroic, the US Navy has only awarded the Medal of Honor to a…
America’s First Code Talkers Were Choctaw Soldiers During WWI
To keep their plans a secret from the enemy during the fighting in WWII, the US famously employed Native American code talkers who communicated in…
Did Crocodiles Really Decide the Outcome of a WWII Battle?
When living under the threat of mines, machine guns, snipers, and artillery barrages, it’s easy to imagine that deadly animals are probably the least of…
Disney Drew 1,200 Military Insignia To Keep Up With Demand During WWII
Today the US military is one of the largest in the world by a number of personnel, with over 1.4 million active-duty servicemembers and another…
Pentagon Announces New Group to Counter UFO Threat
The US Defense Department has announced that they will soon have a new body up and running dedicated to coordinating investigations into UFOs spotted in…
The FGM-148 Javelin is Feared and Incredibly Deadly – But How Does it Work?
The FGM-148 Javelin is part of a line of systems designed to allow infantry to deal with armored targets. This formidable weapon came into service…
Simon the Cat Received A Military Honor After Suffering Injuries During the Yangtze Incident
From March 1948 to November 1949, the British frigate HMS Amethyst was accompanied by a friendly cat named Simon. The crew of the ship took…
The Navy Used To Love Flying Boats For Their Versatility
Prior to the end of the second world war, flying boats were an important tool for navies all around the world. The US Navy was…