5 Special Ops That Occurred in Real Life and on FX Series ‘Archer’
Archer, on the FX channel, has been delighting viewers since 2009. The Primetime Emmy and Annie award-winning show follows the antics of Sterling Archer and…
Bootlegger David Marshall Williams Helped Invent the M1 Carbine
Great ideas can come from a variety of places. Take the M1 Carbine, for example. Prominently used in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, it…
Racial Tensions and the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943
California is one of America’s largest states and also one of the most unique. During the 1940s, it had a culture all its own and…
Finland Loved This Unlikely Fighter Plane: The Brewster Buffalo
The Finnish Air Force is one of the oldest in the world, predating the British RAF and the Swedish Flygvapnet. And Finnish pilots have long…
16th Combat Aviation Brigade Recreating Army Photos for Black History Month
The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade is using Black History Month to raise awareness about the accomplishments of the African-American service members who fought before them.…
Here’s How Charles Jackson French Became a Naval Hero During the Battle of Guadalcanal
Dorie Miller is the most well-known African American hero of World War II. The United States Navy cook was on board the battleship West Virginia…
Facts About The Battle of San Juan Hill, from Major Blunders to Remarkable Bravery
The Battle of San Juan Hill is most notable for the participation of the Rough Riders. This skirmish made a hero out of the founder…
The M79 Grenade Launcher Had Its Benefits and Drawbacks
The M79 grenade launcher was known by many names, including the “Thumper-Gun” and the “Bloop Tube” – Australians even called it the “Wombat Gun.” Resembling…
Bob Hope and His Dangerous History of Entertaining Troops With the USO
Being away from home can be repetitive and monotonous for soldiers. In the early 1940s, the United States decided that their troops overseas should receive…
These Female Spies of the American Civil War Have Some Incredible Stories To Share
During the Civil War, most American males were involved in the battle in some way. But there were also several women who were very important…
These 5 Tank Battles Were Massive And The Outcome Was Unpredictable
There were several wide-scale wars that occurred during the 20th century. Of course, two of them were massive World Wars. And these World Wars featured…
These US Marine Corps ‘Facts’ Are Actually Myths – But They Make for Great Stories!
The US Marine Corps is well-over two centuries old, and the legendary leathernecks who’ve made up its ranks have a long and distinguished tradition. However,…