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 Were the Viet Cong’s Tunnels So Deadly and Effective?
Of the nasty, uncomfortable, deadly and outright terrifying jobs carried about by those who served in the Vietnam War, clearing Viet Cong tunnels was one…
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…
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 ‘Sturmböcke’ Was Designed to Take On the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
In the early stages of World War II, aerial combat over Europe was dominated by two particular aircraft: the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire.…
LGBTQ+ Air National Guard Member Suing Army, Air Force for Discrimination Over Appearance
A female member of the West Virginia Air National Guard who identifies as LGBTQ+ is suing the US Army and Air Force over remarks a…
The Battle of Taejon And Its Importance In The Korean War
The Battle of Taejon was a battle that took place early in the Korean War, it was also one of the most important of the…