Modern | War History

The Hilltop Bomber Crash Of A B-29 Superfortress in 1951: A Timeline of Events

Boeing B-29A Superfortress

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

Soldiers standing along the side of a road

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

WASP standing atop a P-38 + Four WASPs walking away from an airplane

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

Black and white. Spitfires in

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

George Patton and Sears

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

Japanese bomber + Unit 731 personnel

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

Nikita Krushchev and Richard Nixon drinking Pepsi at the American National Exhibition + Three Russian battleships sailing in the ocean + Pepsi logo

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

Military portrait of Emil J. Kapaun + funeral motorcade

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

HMS Venturer

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

Patton Tanks

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…