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World War II-Era Bomb Detonates In Munich, Injuring Four

Construction site in Munich

Police in Munich, Germany are reporting four people have been injured following the detonation of a WWII-era aircraft bomb near a busy train station on…

Congressman Andrew May Caused the Death of 800 Submarine Crewmen During WWII

Andrew May holding up a book + The USS Balao at sea

There is a reason certain military knowledge is classified: so it doesn’t fall into the hands of the enemy. Congressman Andrew May didn’t get the…

The British Contaminated An Island In An Attempt to Wage Biological Warfare on Germany

Two military personnel crouching + Warning sign on Gruinard Island

During the early 1940s, the British military was looking for a way to quickly end the Second World War. This led them to look into…

Did Crocodiles Really Decide the Outcome of a WWII Battle?

Saltwater Crocodile and WWII

When living under the threat of mines, machine guns, snipers, and artillery barrages, it’s easy to imagine that deadly animals are probably the least of…

Disney Drew 1,200 Military Insignia To Keep Up With Demand During WWII

Today the US military is one of the largest in the world by a number of personnel, with over 1.4 million active-duty servicemembers and another…

Explaining The Second World War Through 13 Hilarious Memes

Despite the fact that the Second World War was one of the most tragic events in human history, it has somehow turned into one big…

L-4 Grasshopper Pilot Charles Carpenter Was A German Tank’s Worst Nightmare

Military personnel installing bazooka launchers onto an L-4 Grasshopper + Charles Carpenter

There are few pilots as decorated as Lieutenant Colonel Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter. After joining the Army in 1942, he went on to become one…

The Baffling Death Of Mike Turpin, A US Army Broadcaster In Vietnam

Mike Turpin hardly seemed like the type of person who would die under mysterious circumstances. He had been in Vietnam with the 1st Infantry Division.…

Celebrities During WWII: The Hollywood Victory Committee

Members of the Hollywood Victory Caravan holding up "V" signs

For many, the start of World War II meant yet another conflict that would affect everyday life. The vast majority of Americans didn’t want to…

Remember When Mickey Mouse Fought In the Vietnam War?

Mickey Mouse walking by a billboard saying "JOIN THE ARMY AND SEE THE WORLD"

There was a lot of protest surrounding the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. Many felt the government was unjust in its decision to conscript men…

The M42 Duster Played A Crucial Role in Vietnam

M42 Duster with soldiers on top and inside.

From 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War, the relatively small yet extremely deadly M42 Duster was brought out of retirement and used against…

Deal to End the Korean War Close to Completion, Officials Say

US Marines launching a rocket barrage against Chinese communists

The South Korean government has shared that talks regarding an end-of-war declaration between it, North Korea and the United States may be coming to a…