The Laconia Incident Took More Lives Than the Sinking of the Titanic
During the Second World War, an incident occurred that appeared to make the Germans the heroes and paint the Americans in a bad light. While…
Before They Were Making People Laugh, These 20 Comedians Served In the Military
It’s not uncommon for celebrities to have held jobs and careers prior to entering the spotlight. While some may have worked in a customer service…
‘Crazy Major’ Henry Dobrzański Refused to Back Down Against the German Invasion of Poland
Already a well-established soldier by the time the Second World War broke out, Maj. Henryk Dobrzański became even more famous following his service for being…
The Disastrous Operation Aphrodite Killed JFK’s Brother
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator were two of the most extensively used heavy bombers of the Second World War. While they…
7 Facts About the USS Constitution, the US Navy’s Oldest Warship
Typically docked at the end of Boston’s Freedom Trail, the USS Constitution is among the most famous warships in the world. She entered service in…
John Simpson Kirkpatrick: The ‘Man with the Donkey’ in Gallipoli
Best known as the “Man with the Donkey,” John Simpson Kirkpatrick was one of many larger than life figures who landed with the ANZACs during…
General Austin Miller: The Longest-Serving Commander of the War In Afghanistan
General Austin Miller became the longest-serving commander of the War In Afghanistan – America’s longest war – in 2021, just months before his retirement from…
Looking Back At the Red Army’s Liberation of Auschwitz
The phrase arbeit macht frei – “work sets you free” – were emblazoned on the sign at the entrance of Auschwitz for prisoners to read…
Italo Balbo: The Mastermind Behind Mussolini’s Air Force Died a Strange Death
There were few in Italy’s governmental hierarchy who disagreed with Benito Mussolini’s decision to side with Germany during the Second World War. One of those…
USS Independence (CVL-22): The First Dedicated Night Carrier of the US Navy
A number of vessels took part in the fighting that occurred in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. Among the most unique was…
Schwarzlose MG: The Unusual Austro-Hungarian Machine Gun of World War I
A number of machine guns saw action during the First World War. While the Vickers, Maxim and Lewis guns are likely the ones that come…
Two KGB and CIA Operatives Were Tasked With Corrupting Each Other – They Forged a Friendship Instead
The KGB and the CIA were notorious enemies during the Cold War. As national security agencies for two warring nations, their operatives were tasked with…