The Subtle Philosophy Behind Staircases In Medieval Castles
Castles were a common architectural structure throughout the medieval period, and they were constantly under attack. Just looking at them, one could describe these fortifications…
Ampulomet: The Unusual Soviet Anti-Tank Gun That Quickly Fell Into Obscurity
A number of weapons were developed during the Second World War. Some saw success and widespread use throughout the conflict, such as the M3 Grease…
USS Arizona (SSN-803) Submarine Will Be the First Named After State Since Pearl Harbor
The USS Arizona (BB-39) was among the vessels to sink during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and now the US Navy is looking to…
Vladimir Putin Allegedly Has Escape Plan In Place, Should Russia Lose War In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has put an escape plan in place for he and other leaders if Russia happens to lose its ongoing war with…
Held Captive: Airman Richard Keirn Survived Being a Prisoner of War In Both WWII and Vietnam
Many servicemen found themselves fighting in not just the Second World War, but also in Vietnam. However, very few were held captive as prisoners of…
On-the-Ground Interviews Reveal Americans’ Reactions to Pearl Harbor
American history forever changed on December 7, 1941 when Japan launched a horrific attack on Pearl Harbor, catapulting the United States into the Second World…
The Five Sullivan Brothers Died Serving Aboard the Same Ship in the Pacific
For any family, the loss of a sibling, child or relative during war is devastating. For Thomas and Alleta Sullivan, their entire lives changed when…
The Man Who Stopped the Club Q Assailant Is a Decorated US Army Veteran
The armed attack on Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado was yet another in a string of mass shootings to occur in the United States.…
Manila American Cemetery Is Home to More US WWII Dead Than Any Other Site
Some 16,859 American soldiers call the Manila American Cemetery their final resting place, making it the largest US site of World War II dead. It’s…
The Miraculous History Behind Britain’s ‘Thankful Villages’
It’s a well known fact the First World War was one of the deadliest conflicts of human history, with only World War II having a…
The Sleeping Giant Awakes: American Assembly Lines During WWII
Throughout the Second World War, countries ramped up their production efforts to levels not previously seen. The one that stood out the most with regard…
High School Project Reunites Twin Brothers Seven Decades After WWII
On June 19, 2018, twin brothers Ludwig Julius Wilhelm “Louie” Pieper and Julius Heinrich Otto “Henry” Pieper were laid to rest side-by-side, some 74 years…