John Hines Was the King of Pilfering German Goods During World War I
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…
MACV-SOG: The Vietnam-Era Special Operators You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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.…
Ernest Evans Took On a Fleet of Japanese Warships, Despite Being Drastically Outnumbered
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…
Thanksgiving Day Mission: Six MACV-SOG Commandos vs. 30,000 Enemy Troops
Thanksgiving, a time for filling yourself with turkey, stuffing and potatoes in various different forms – unless you’re MACV-SOG, that is. Then it’s a time…
These Helicopters First Took Flight During WW2
Whenever someone uses helicopters and war in the same sentence, images of aircraft hovering over dense Vietnamese jungles immediately come to mind. However, while these…
The Miraculous History Behind Britain’s ‘Thankful Villages’
It’s a well known fact the First World War was one of the deadliest conflicts of human history, with only World War II having a…
The Sleeping Giant Awakes: American Assembly Lines During WWII
Throughout the Second World War, countries ramped up their production efforts to levels not previously seen. The one that stood out the most with regard…
Bill Mauldin: The Unofficial Cartoonist of the Second World War
Journalism and war have gone hand in hand for many years, with the field truly coming into its own during the Second World War. On…
How Adam Brown Went from Addict to Decorated Navy SEAL
Navy SEALs are among the most impressive and dedicated servicemen in the US military. This statement was especially true for Adam Brown, who overcame every…
Veterans Hold Reunion 50 Years After Believing One Had Been Killed In Action In Vietnam
Jim Mattis, Ivis Sloane and Tony Solis served in the same unit during the Vietnam War, forging an unbreakable bond throughout the conflict. This made…
The Good, the Bad and the Dirty: Understanding WWII Letter Acronyms
Letter writing was used on all fronts of the Second World War as a way for soldiers to keep in touch with friends and family.…
The Most Powerful Warships Ever Operated By the US Navy
The United States is known to have the most powerful Navy in the world. By ton, its active fleet is larger than the next 13…