Smedley Butler Had an Incredible Career in the US Marine Corps
Smedley Butler was born into privilege, but decided to fight for his country when he was just a teen. He became one of America’s most…
Things People Get Wrong About the Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party is one of the most famous events in American history. However, it has become difficult to separate mythology from fact, like…
The Contentious History of Russia-Ukraine Relations
The history of Russia-Ukraine relations is a contentious one. The pair’s relationship dates back long before the creation of the Soviet Union and has continued…
Racial Tensions and the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943
California is one of America’s largest states and also one of the most unique. During the 1940s, it had a culture all its own and…
John F. Kennedy’s First Casket Was Buried At Sea
The assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, is one of the most discussed events in the history of American…
The Most Feared Warriors In Military History
Wars have been fought for various reasons over history, with individuals from all walks of life fighting for their own causes. Some fighters have been…
The 5 Most Unusual Military Units in History
On the battlefield, any sort of edge can determine who wins and loses. Over time, countries and their militaries have attempted to throw off opponents…
This Greek Priest Saved 27,000 Greek Jews from Deportation
Damaskinos Papandreou was the Archbishop of Athens from 1941 to 1949. This position made him the highest-ranking priest in Greece, which was under German occupation…
The Sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff Is The Single Largest Maritime Disaster In History
In January 1945 a German transport ship carrying thousands of civilian refugees from northern Europe was sunk in the Baltic Sea. She was torpedoed by…
We Have the US Army to Thank for the McDonald’s Drive-Through
It’s hard to imagine a time when we couldn’t drive up to our favorite fast food restaurant and order from the comfort of our cars.…
The First Successful Drone Strike Occurred in 1944
One of the longest-running missions that have continued throughout warfare is finding ways to reduce human involvement in conflicts. Today, drones have enabled this goal…
FG-42: The ‘Fallschirmjäger 42’ German Paratrooper Rifle
The FG 42 was a powerful automatic rifle developed by the Germans during WWII and served in a similar role to the Browning Automatic Rifle…