Elvis Presley’s Fundraising Efforts Helped Erect the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
In the 1950s, any American of a certain age could be drafted into the US military. Famous athletes and actors regularly served, as did musicians…
Ray C. Hunt: US Army Air Corps Mechanic Turned Guerrilla Fighter
Ray C. Hunt signed up for the US Army Air Corps at the start of the Second World War. He trained as an aircraft mechanic,…
Long-Lost Burial Site of Harald Bluetooth, Legendary Christian King of Vikings, Found in Polish Village
The burial site for the Viking king whose name inspired that of modern Bluetooth wireless technology has likely been uncovered in the Polish village of…
Operation Wikinger: The Kriegsmarine’s Disastrous Mission in the North Sea
The Luftwaffe was the main arm and, arguably, the most dangerous aspect of the German military. Another branch intended to be just as strong was…
These Are the Most Heartbreaking Deaths to Ever Occur in Military Movies
Military and war films have long been some of the most popular forms of cinema. Unfortunately, war is hell, and that means there are often…
Dean Laird: The Ace Who Downed Both Japanese and German Aircraft During World War II
There were numerous air aces during the Second World War. These aviators exhibited bravery and courage in the face of danger, earning the status of…
Did the US Try to Give France Nuclear Weapons to Use in Vietnam?
Vietnam has been a desirable target for many of the world’s most powerful countries since the French conquest in 1858. China, Japan and the United…
Bob Roop was a Special Forces Medic Prior to Becoming a World-Famous Wrestler
Professional wrestlers come from all kinds of backgrounds. Few, however, have the backstory of Bob Roop. The Michigan native wrestled in high school, but went…
Lee Van Cleef Received the Bronze Star For His Service in the US Navy During World War II
Lee Van Cleef was a regular fixture during the boom-time of Western films in American cinema. His sharp features and stoicism made him the ideal…
There Was Almost a Stealth Bomber Version of the F-22 Raptor
The Lockheed Martin FB-22 Strike Raptor was going to be an innovative and new stealth bomber. Not only that, it had the promise of being…
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk: The US Military’s Beast in the Sky
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk has a long and impressive history that spans over more than half a century. Developed for the US Navy and Marine…
The OSS Manual That Encouraged Axis Citizens to Sabotage the War Effort
As the Second World War raged on, the Allied and Axis powers employed various tactics to gain ground. One way was to utilize spies and…