A Sausage-Filled Jetliner Crashed During the Cold War, Killing 16 Soviet Admirals
One of the many close calls between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War occurred on February 7, 1981. On this…
The Most Anticipated War Movies of 2022
There’s nothing we love more than a good war film, whether it be a fictitious story or the retelling of an event that actually happened.…
The Lasting Impact of the US Army’s Buffalo Rangers
The 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) – better known as the Buffalo Rangers – was an elite special operations unit within the US Army. Made…
The Eisenhower Jacket Ended in a Triple Stumper on ‘Jeopardy!’
This week, the contestants on Jeopardy! were all stumped on the final question of the night. In the category, “Famous Americans,” on Thursday, February 3,…
The Sisters Who Assassinated Germans As Part of the Dutch Resistance
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
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 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
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
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 the Viet Cong’s Tunnels Were So Deadly And Highly Effective
Of all of the nasty, uncomfortable, deadly, and outright terrifying jobs carried about by those who served in the Vietnam War, clearing Viet Cong tunnels…
The Battle of Bloody Ridge Definitely Earned Its Name During The Korean War
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…