Ivan Pavlovich Sereda: the USSR’s Heroic Cook in World War Two
Militaries are hierarchical and, despite their low status, cooks play a vital role. Besides feeding troops, they also maintain morale which has a significant impact…
José Arturo Castellanos Contreras: The Latino Schindler
During WWII, many did what they could to save Jews – including the Latino Schindler. José Arturo Castellanos Contreras was born on December 23, 1893,…
Five Little-Known Facts About “Old Ironsides,” The Famous USS Constitution (Watch)
Launched in 1797, the USS Constitution is among the oldest warships that’s still seaworthy. Named by President George Washington for the country’s guiding document, the…
Amazing – Douglas Brent Hegdahl III, “The Incredibly Stupid One”
Imagine that it’s the 1960s. You’re an American POW in a North Vietnamese camp, so you have two options: If you want to live, you…
In 1937, A Toilet Break Led to War Between China and Japan
Wars have been waged over the stupidest things, but in 1937, Japan took it a step further. That was the year that a minor incident…
Audie Leon Murphy: World War Two Hero, Medal of Honor Recipient, and Mega-Star
Some people are so amazing it is hard to believe they are real. One such man started out in the real world, moved on to…
The Human Bomb – The American Airman Who Jumped From Stricken B-17 Without A Parachute… And Survived
In 1943, an American airman participated in the bombing spree of a French town, resulting in incredible devastation. The man wasn’t satisfied, however, so he…
Jack Lucas: He Fought the US Marines to Get at the Japanese
When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, many Americans were understandably enraged. One person was so enraged, in fact, he fought the US military for the right…
Gurkha Lachhiman Gurung, Who Single-Handedly Fought Off At Least 30 Japanese Soldiers
Former Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw of the Indian Army once said: “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying…
Alvin Cullum York: the Most Decorated Pacifist of the First World War
He was a deeply religious man who abhorred violence and warfare. Despite that, he went on to become the most decorated veteran of WWI. Alvin…
Sergeant Stubby: an Unlikely Hero of WWI
He fought in WWI and became an American hero with nine medals. After the war, he met three presidents and attended university despite standing a…
Abdol Hussein Sardari – the Iranian Schindler – Saved Many Lives in WW2
During WWII, people found different and creative ways to save Jews from internment and death. Perhaps the most unusual method involved using Nazi racial laws…