The Importance of Army ‘Camp Followers’ Before Modern Day Military Logistics
Before modern military logistics, armies often relied on camp followers. Camp followers were unenlisted people, usually soldiers’ families or relatives, who willingly traveled with an…
USS Arizona: 1,177 Lives Lost During the Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during the Second World War was the catalyst that caused the United States to officially enter the conflict. Approximately…
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…
Pentagon Ends Program to Identify Sailors Killed During Attack on Pearl Harbor
The 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor marks the end of the USS Oklahoma Project, a Pentagon program dedicated to identifying the Unknowns…
Last Surviving Member of the ‘Band of Brothers’ Dies Aged 99
Colonel Edward Shames, the last surviving member of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, has passed away at the age of 99.…
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,…
Politician and WWII Veteran Bob Dole Dead At 98
Storied politician and World War II veteran Robert “Bob” Dole has passed away at the age of 98. News of his death was announced by…
Bing Crosby Was Heavily Involved In the War Effort During WWII
Bing Crosby might be known as the voice of Christmas, but he was also a patriotic American. When he was barred from serving overseas during…
Before Becoming An Actor, Adam Driver Served In the US Marine Corps
There are many actors who have put the call to serve their country before their acting careers. This was most notable during the Second World…
John Bennett Herrington: Naval Aviator and the First Native American to Travel to Space
There are few individuals who can say they served in the US Navy and had a career as a NASA astronaut. It’s something John Bennett…
Charles R. Drew Saved Thousands of Lives with His Advancements In Blood Storage
It’s long been known that giving soldiers blood transfusions increases their ability to live through traumatic injuries. What many might not realize is that the…