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The Sisters Who Assassinated Germans As Part of the Dutch Resistance

Freddie and Truus Oversteegen holding up their War Mobilization Cross

There were many active resistance movements throughout the course of World War II. In countries where the German Army had invaded, they worked tirelessly to…

Ronald Reagan’s Military Service Had A Major Impact On His Political Career

Ronald Reagan is typically remembered for his time as President of the United States and for his work as an actor in Hollywood. There is…

The First Successful Drone Strike Occurred in 1944

A TD-1

One of the longest-running missions that have continued throughout warfare is finding ways to reduce human involvement in conflicts. Today, drones have enabled this goal…

Julia Child Was An OSS Agent Before She Was A World Class Chef

Julia Child

Julia Child is best known for bringing delicious French food into American kitchens, but did you know she was an American spy during the Second…

Fish and Chips Boosted the British Public’s Morale During World War II

British soldiers lining up outside of a fish and chips stand

To defeat Germany during World War II, the British public had to give up many staple items, and, for the most part, they did so…

FG-42: The ‘Fallschirmjäger 42’ German Paratrooper Rifle

FG 42 Automatic Rifle

The FG 42 was a powerful automatic rifle developed by the Germans during WWII and served in a similar role to the Browning Automatic Rifle…

Why Were the Viet Cong’s Tunnels So Deadly and Effective?

American soldiers lifting a comrade out of a Viet Cong tunnel

Of the nasty, uncomfortable, deadly and outright terrifying jobs carried about by those who served in the Vietnam War, clearing Viet Cong tunnels was one…

The Battle of Bloody Ridge Definitely Earned Its Name During The Korean War

UN Troops Take Bloody Ridge

The Korean War saw United Nations and North Korean forces repeatedly bounce back and forth between gaining territory and quickly losing it. UN troops were…

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 ‘Sturmböcke’ Was Designed to Take On the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-6 parked in grass

In the early stages of World War II, aerial combat over Europe was dominated by two particular aircraft: the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire.…

The Battle of Taejon And Its Importance In The Korean War

The battle of taejon

The Battle of Taejon was a battle that took place early in the Korean War, it was also one of the most important of the…

The M60 Machine Gun Has Withstood the Test of Time, Here’s Why

M-60 Machine Gun and Julie Andrews

The M60 machine gun is as much a symbol of the Vietnam War as the peace sign. This weapon was loved and loathed – it…

The Iconic Colt Single Action Army Certainly Earned Its ‘Peacemaker’ Name

The Colt Peacemaker

The Colt Single Action Army, also known as the Peacemaker, was a handgun that has been seen everywhere from the gunfight at O.K. Corral to…