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…
What if Britain had Lost the Battle Above its Skies in WWII?
The most likely result of German victory and the success of Operation Sea Lion would have been a new government in the UK. During the…
Foo Fighters Learn to Fly: UFOs of WWII
Some researchers became more convinced that the foo fighters had then simply been hallucinations. The name “foo fighters” has become synonymous with Dave Grohl’s rock…
‘A Decision to Serve’ The Korean War Veteran Who Upheld a Family Legacy
“With the Korean War going on, I realized I didn’t want to be drafted into the Marines or Army and have to sleep on the…
The Impregnable City Walls of Constantinople Finally Fell To a 21-year-old Sultan.
“Be satisfied with the booty and the captives; the buildings and city belong to me.” Those were the words spoken by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II…