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Did Crocodiles Really Decide the Outcome of a WWII Battle?

Saltwater Crocodile and WWII

When living under the threat of mines, machine guns, snipers, and artillery barrages, it’s easy to imagine that deadly animals are probably the least of…

Disney Drew 1,200 Military Insignia To Keep Up With Demand During WWII

Today the US military is one of the largest in the world by a number of personnel, with over 1.4 million active-duty servicemembers and another…

Pentagon Announces New Group to Counter UFO Threat

Pentagon

The US Defense Department has announced that they will soon have a new body up and running dedicated to coordinating investigations into UFOs spotted in…

The FGM-148 Javelin is Feared and Incredibly Deadly – But How Does it Work?

US cavalryman firing an FGM-148 Javelin while sitting on the ground

The FGM-148 Javelin is part of a line of systems designed to allow infantry to deal with armored targets. This formidable weapon came into service…

Explaining The Second World War Through 13 Hilarious Memes

Despite the fact that the Second World War was one of the most tragic events in human history, it has somehow turned into one big…

Simon the Cat Received A Military Honor After Suffering Injuries During the Yangtze Incident

From March 1948 to November 1949, the British frigate HMS Amethyst was accompanied by a friendly cat named Simon. The crew of the ship took…

L-4 Grasshopper Pilot Charles Carpenter Was A German Tank’s Worst Nightmare

Military personnel installing bazooka launchers onto an L-4 Grasshopper + Charles Carpenter

There are few pilots as decorated as Lieutenant Colonel Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter. After joining the Army in 1942, he went on to become one…

The Baffling Death Of Mike Turpin, A US Army Broadcaster In Vietnam

Mike Turpin hardly seemed like the type of person who would die under mysterious circumstances. He had been in Vietnam with the 1st Infantry Division.…

Celebrities During WWII: The Hollywood Victory Committee

Members of the Hollywood Victory Caravan holding up "V" signs

For many, the start of World War II meant yet another conflict that would affect everyday life. The vast majority of Americans didn’t want to…

The Navy Used To Love Flying Boats For Their Versatility

US Navy - Seaplane

Prior to the end of the second world war, flying boats were an important tool for navies all around the world. The US Navy was…

Did A Tornado Spare Washington, DC During the War of 1812?

The White House Burned Down

Usually the British are used to unexpected changes in the weather, but during the War of 1812, the British were caught out by a sudden…

Remember When Mickey Mouse Fought In the Vietnam War?

Mickey Mouse walking by a billboard saying "JOIN THE ARMY AND SEE THE WORLD"

There was a lot of protest surrounding the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. Many felt the government was unjust in its decision to conscript men…