Hosea Williams: A War Hero Whose Mistreatment At Home Led Him To Civil Rights Activism
Hosea Williams was one of the most prominent Civil Rights activists of the 20th Century. He was a key confidant to Martin Luther King Jr.…
The True Story Behind The Main Characters Of Netflix’s ‘Vikings: Valhalla’
Netflix recently debuted Vikings: Valhalla, the sequel to the hit show, Vikings, which originally aired on the History Channel. This tale, taking place 100 years…
5 African-American Veterans Who Fought For Civil Rights
Racism ran rampant during World War II. Still, many African-Americans proudly served their country during the conflict. And when many of them returned, they became…
Medal of Honor Recipient Alexander Bonnyman Jr. Dropped Out Of Princeton To Join The Army
Soldiers who fought in World War II came from all walks of life. And because of their varying backgrounds, they brought their own unique skills…
FIM-92 Stinger: The Game Changing and Highly Accurate Surface-to-Air Missile
Many weapons have been considered game changers, but the term has never been more true than when it was applied to the FIM-92 Stinger. The…
5 Embarrassing Battle Losses From Military History
There are simple rules governing most battle victories in recorded history. And one of them is; if one army has a significant advantage in terms…
Erich Hartmann: The Most Successful Fighter Ace of All Time
Despite to horridness of their cause, the pilots of the German Army were among the most successful of the Second World War. The most storied…
US Navy Successfully Recovers F-35C Lightning II from South China Sea
The US Navy has announced an F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter has been recovered from the South China Sea, just over a month after…
The Legend of Unsinkable Sam: Did This Death-Defying Cat Really Exist?
Unsinkable Sam was the nickname given to a cat who reportedly survived the sinking of three ships during World War II. Also known as “Oscar,”…
The USS Maryland (BB-46) Survived Two Kamikaze Hits During WWII And Stayed In The Fight
The USS Maryland (BB-46) was commissioned in 1921 and saw heavy use in World War II. She was right at the forefront of many important…
Panzerfaust 3: Germany’s Modern Tank-Piercing Grenade Launcher
The lightweight and portable Panzerfaust 3 has been in the news as of late due to its use in the ongoing conflict between Russia and…
Here’s What Happened to the U.S. Marines Who Lifted the Flag at Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima is one of the most renowned in United States history. The five-week battle, fought by the Navy and Marines, captured…