These Unsettling Facts About WWII Aren’t Taught In School
Volumes have been written about the Second World War. Generations of students have learned about the conflict and, depending on the extent of their education,…
Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller Became the First Black American to be Awarded the Navy Cross
Many African Americans fought for their freedom during the Civil War. The Buffalo Soldiers earned fame during the Indian and Spanish-American Wars. Plenty more African-American…
NOAA Launches Search for B-29 Graveyard in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are conducting a search of the Pacific Ocean for what’s been dubbed the largest graveyard of…
Karl Plagge Saved Jewish Lives Ahead of a Camp Liquidation – and Lived
The Second World War saw numerous atrocities committed against a large portion of Europe’s Jewish population. Upon being drafted into the German Army, engineer Karl…
Finland Loved This Unlikely Fighter Plane: The Brewster Buffalo
The Finnish Air Force is one of the oldest in the world, predating the British RAF and the Swedish Flygvapnet. And Finnish pilots have long…
Here’s How Charles Jackson French Became a Naval Hero During the Battle of Guadalcanal
Dorie Miller is the most well-known African American hero of World War II. The United States Navy cook was on board the battleship West Virginia…
The M79 Grenade Launcher Had Its Benefits and Drawbacks
The M79 grenade launcher was known by many names, including the “Thumper-Gun” and the “Bloop Tube” – Australians even called it the “Wombat Gun.” Resembling…
Captain America Was Created in Part to Encourage U.S. Involvement in WW2
In the late 1930s, comic books had become incredibly popular. In April of 1938, D.C. Comics released Action Comics 1, the first appearance of Superman,…
8 Fierce Historical Military Figures Most People Haven’t Heard About
History is filled with so many fierce fighters that it’s not surprising some have been largely forgotten following their service. Here are eight of the…
The Often-Misinterpreted Truth About the Military Origins of the Hells Angels Name
The Hells Angels are among the most well-known motorcycle clubs in the world. While the gang is listed as a criminal syndicate in the United…
A B-52 Stratofortress Once Crashed in North Carolina, Dropping Two Nuclear Bombs
The Cold War was a time of uncertainty across the world, particularly in the United States, where the majority of the population feared a nuclear…
Gail Halvorsen Dropped Candy Over Berlin During the Soviet Blockade In 1948-49
The Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1948-49 was a tough time for those living in the German capital. The United States was among the Allied…