L-4 Grasshopper Pilot Charles Carpenter Was A German Tank’s Worst Nightmare
There are few pilots as decorated as Lieutenant Colonel Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter. After joining the Army in 1942, he went on to become one…
The Baffling Death Of Mike Turpin, A US Army Broadcaster In Vietnam
Mike Turpin hardly seemed like the type of person who would die under mysterious circumstances. He had been in Vietnam with the 1st Infantry Division.…
Celebrities During WWII: The Hollywood Victory Committee
For many, the start of World War II meant yet another conflict that would affect everyday life. The vast majority of Americans didn’t want to…
The Navy Used To Love Flying Boats For Their Versatility
Prior to the end of the second world war, flying boats were an important tool for navies all around the world. The US Navy was…
Did A Tornado Spare Washington, DC During the War of 1812?
Usually the British are used to unexpected changes in the weather, but during the War of 1812, the British were caught out by a sudden…
Remember When Mickey Mouse Fought In the Vietnam War?
There was a lot of protest surrounding the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. Many felt the government was unjust in its decision to conscript men…
The M42 Duster Played A Crucial Role in Vietnam
From 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War, the relatively small yet extremely deadly M42 Duster was brought out of retirement and used against…
Deal to End the Korean War Close to Completion, Officials Say
The South Korean government has shared that talks regarding an end-of-war declaration between it, North Korea and the United States may be coming to a…
The USS Scorpion Was Lost At Sea And Some Mysteries Still Remain About The Nuclear Submarine
In 1968 a US nuclear submarine suddenly disappeared in the Atlantic ocean, one of only two nuclear submarines to have been lost by the US.…
The BV 238 was the Heaviest Plane of WWII and an Example of Extreme German Engineering
For the first few decades after humanity conquered flight, flying boats consistently ranked among the largest aircraft in the world. In fact, the H-4 Hercules,…
People of Japanese Heritage Were Forced Into Internment Camps During WWII
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, anti-Japanese sentiment spread across North America. The governments of the United States, Canada and even Mexico decided it best…
The CIA Stole a Soviet Satellite During the Space Race
The Space Race was an amazing display of technological excellence, but it also doubled as a direct metric for the United States and Soviet Union’s…