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WWII Spy And War Hero Martin Gelb Dies At 101

Martin Gelb, a WWII spy and one of the Nazi’s most wanted men, has passed away aged 101. Gelb fought the Nazis from the inside,…

The Plutonium Files: The US Government Injected Unsuspecting Citizens With Plutonium

In the mid-1940s the US was leading the world in atomic weapons development and the understanding of radioactive materials. Just ten years after plutonium had…

Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated War Dog of World War I

Sergeant Stubby wearing his chamois coat while standing outside

Animals have been a part of military units throughout history. From ancient times to modern conflicts, they’ve been of use on the battlefield and provided…

The Mistake That Led To The Confederate Loss At The Battle Of Antietam During The Civil War

Robert E Lee Statue

It was early September in 1862, and General Robert E. Lee was drafting plans for his Confederate invasion of Maryland. Lee drew up a detailed…

A German Bunker Was Hidden Inside A Roman Fort On A Tiny Island That Still Holds More Mysteries

Nazi Bunker At Alderney

A German bunker that was discovered on the island of Alderney is also the site of a recently rediscovered Roman courtyard and other fascinating multi-period…

The Japanese-American combat unit that earned 4,000 Bronze Stars and 21 Medals of Honor

442nd Infantry Unit in WWII

The United States’ most decorated WWII unit was made up of people considered ‘enemy aliens’ at the time. When America joined WWII after the attack…

Air Force One Facts That Show It’s More Than Just An Airplane

Air Force One Image

Air Force One has been the famous transport aircraft for US presidents since the late 1980s. It is recognised around the world in its white,…

US Navy Files Patent For Weapon That Stops Targets From Talking

Clare Fitzgerald
USS Cole at sea

A report from New Scientist has revealed the U.S. Navy has filed a patent for a new type of non-lethal weapon. Called acoustic hailing and…

Daughter Of Soldier Killed In Action During Korean War Reunited With Father’s Lost Duffel Bag

Military portrait of Joseph W. Sullivan + Eileen Sullivan Alber holding the duffel bag

The daughter of fallen World War II and Korean War veteran Joseph W. Sullivan is singing the praises of an Indiana couple after they returned…

Teddy Roosevelt, An Avid Athlete, Was Integral In Pushing For Military Physical Readiness Tests

Physical readiness

Teddy Roosevelt, one of the US’ most beloved presidents, was renowned for his legendary engagement in physical activities and challenges. He exercised, led tropical expeditions,…

Army’s Rail Support System Cut From 600 to 180 Soldiers In Latest Blow To Military Support

Army Rail Support System

The General Accountability Office (GAO) has recently conducted a review of the US Army’s rail transportation network and has discovered some startling issues. The network…

16th-Century Rocket Cats: Brilliant Warfare Tactic or Terrible Idea?

Illustration of a pigeon and a cat with incendiaries attached to their backs

The Medieval era is known for its unique takes on just about everything. From strange hygiene habits to medical practices, it was certainly a different…