The Hilltop Bomber Crash Of A B-29 Superfortress in 1951: A Timeline of Events
In 1951 a B-29 Superfortress experiencing mechanical issues crashed into a Denver neighborhood, wiping out multiple houses and claiming a number of lives. The devastating…
These Wars from the 20th Century Don’t Get Enough Attention in History Classes
Militarily speaking, the 20th century was dominated by the First and Second World Wars, Korea and Vietnam. Between 1900 and 2000, conflict claimed the lives…
The Incredible Women Who Ferried Aircraft for the US During WWII
Women in the US took on many positions while men were serving overseas during World War II. Some worked in factories, while others volunteered with…
How German Soldiers Used Lentil Soup as an Effective Defense Mechanism Against the Soviets
It has been said that the hardest military maneuverer is a retreat. Usually, the defeated force is in poor shape (hence the retreat), has lost…
The Surprising Woman Responsible For The Development Of The Spitfire
Although she has been regarded as an aviation pioneer, only a handful of people know about Dame Fanny Lucy Houston. In fact, without Lady Houston,…
George Patton bought supplies from Sears because the US was so unprepared for WWII
Legendary but controversial US General George S. Patton was known as a man of action who got things done no matter how difficult. He was…
Operation Cherry Blossoms At Night: The Biological Attack On The US That Never Happened
The final stages of World War II were filled with bloody battles between the Japanese and the United States. With US forces gaining ground, the…
Pepsi Once Had the 6th Largest Navy in the World
Pepsi is one of the most iconic American brands in the world, and you’re bound to start an argument over whether it or Coca-Cola is…
Korean War Veteran Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun Laid To Rest 70 Years After Death
Thousands turned out to pay their respects to fallen Korean War veteran Chaplain (Cap.) Emil J. Kapaun on Wednesday. Kapaun, a military chaplain and soldier…
The sinking of U-864: The only time a submarine has sunk another submarine while submerged
Although movies like to portray intense cat and mouse submarine battles that are fought solely underwater, this type of combat is actually extremely rare. So…
Wojtek the Bear: The Cigarette-Smoking, Beer-Drinking Hero of World War II
Animal mascots were fairly common during World War II, but there are few military units who can say they served alongside a brown bear. It’s…
Meet The Tanks Worthy Enough To Be Named After General Patton
Since WW2 US vehicles have been named after notable American historical figures, but this ongoing tradition of the US’ tank names was actually started by…