The Wretched Fate of The USS Thresher
One of the submarine vets aboard Skylark would state, “We heard sounds that are familiar to me,the sound of a ship breaking up—like a compartment…
Wounded Four Times The WW1 Carrier Pigeon That Flew to the Rescue
The bird was in awful condition, having been hit in the breast, lost one eye, gotten a bullet hole in her wing, and had a…
The Forgotten Invasion of France
The first regular troops that would go ashore were the battle-tested U.S. 3rd, 45th, and 36th Divisions supported by special forces units on their flanks.…
5 American Armored Cars of World War II
The British had been deeply impressed by the performance of German eight-wheel armored cars, so now they asked the Americans to produce an Allied version.…
Rin Tin Tin: The WW1 Dog Who Became a Film Star.
Throughout his career as an actor, Rin Tin Tin acted as a wolf many times, primarily because it was much easier for directors to work…
The Time When WW1 Veterans Turned a Peace Day Into a Riot!
It is estimated that out of the whole population of the city, one person in fifty was killed in the war. When the Peace Treaty…
The Russian Reindeer Who Served On A British Sub
The crew of the Trident figured that the only way they could get the reindeer onto the sub was via the torpedo tubes. Reindeer are…
Did You Know? 10 Cool Movie Facts About Platoon
Not surprisingly, the film was banned in Vietnam by the authorities because of its portrayal of Vietnamese soldiers. Films about historical military events are one…
Did You Know Houdini Taught US Soldiers How to Survive a Torpedoed Ship
“My heart is in this work, for it is not a question of “Will we lose.” We must win, and that is all there is…
Vietnam Vermin: The Story of the Tunnel Rats
The Americans and Australians were continuously plagued with small scale surprise attacks by the Viet Cong as they advanced deep into the woods. When the…
K Rations Included Chewing Gum for Several Reasons
As most military rations are barely discernible as food, the addition of the gum provided a highly desirable element of flavor. An army marches on…
Guns of Navarone: How Effective was Coastal Artillery in WWII?
Total Axis losses to the British guns consisted of four transport ships, and one submarine which was damaged and then scuttled by her crew. Most…