The MI5 Used Falcons to Catch German Carrier Pigeons
The use of pigeons on the battlefield is often associated with the First World War. Homing pigeons, in particular, were used the most, with the…
Al Schmid: The US Marine Who Continued to Man His Machine Gun After Taking a Grenade to the Face
Al Schmid, an apprentice steel burner, enlisted in the US Marine Corps after hearing about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Once on the battlefield,…
10 Mistakes Made By the Filmmakers Behind ‘Pearl Harbor’
Director Michael Bay made his mark with films like The Rock (1996), Bad Boys (1995) and Armageddon (1998). He was eventually given the chance to…
Frogmen: Before Navy SEALs, Underwater Demolition Teams Were Making a Splash on the Battlefield
The Navy SEALs are among the most highly-regarded Special Operations forces in the United States, only made more illusive by stories of their various units,…
The US Army Once Tried to Turn a Nerf Football Into a Grenade
The Cold War was a time of near constant military innovation. The frequent advancement of weapons of war required a fast response, which sometimes meant…
The British Were Harvesting Soldiers’ Organs During WWI
A book by Canadian historian Tim Cook has brought to light some disturbing evidence regarding a British program that saw the harvesting of slain Canadian…
Road Workers Were Amazed By An Unexpected World War II-Era Discovery In Chartres
During the six years that made up the Second World War, the Allied and Axis nations deployed an astonishing number of troops and armaments across…
Teresio Martinoli: The Italian Ace Who Flew for Both Sides During WWII
For those who won the war, their flying aces go down in history for their brave actions and heroic deeds. Even those who didn’t win…
John Wheeler and the Missing Papers That Nearly Sparked a Cold War Catastrophe
Even the most brilliant people on the planet can sometimes be a bit absent-minded. John Wheeler certainly fit this category. The theoretical physicist is credited…
Wes Studi Served in Vietnam Before Becoming an Actor and Veterans Advocate
Wes Studi is best known for his roles in such award winning films as Dances with Wolves (1990), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Geronimo: An…
Van Barfoot: MoH Recipient Who Singlehandedly Captured 17 German Soldiers and Disabled a Tiger Tank
The Second World War featured countless examples of heroism. Still, the efforts of Van Barfoot stand out to this day. When faced with multiple German…
USS Grayback (SS-208) Found After 75 Years; What Was Onboard Was Unexpected
Seventy-five years after she first disappeared off the coast of Okinawa, the wreck of the USS Grayback (SS-208) was discovered at the bottom of the…