Where Did The Term ‘G.I.’ Come From For US Troops?
Depending on who you ask, the meaning of “G.I.” can vary. From government issue to general issue, no one can seem to agree on one…
The US Navy’s $13 billion Supercarrier will Finally Deploy after Years of Delays
The US’ newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is finally expected to deploy next year, after years of setbacks and delays. The enormous…
The RAF Airman Who Used German Air Raids to Mask His Heinous Crimes
For the first years of World War II, the United Kingdom was under constant threat of German bombing. London, in particular, was an especially popular…
8 Times the US Was Attacked on Home Soil During World War II
Many Americans assume that, prior to 9/11, the US hadn’t suffered an attack on its own soil since Pearl Harbor in World War II. However,…
The Japanese Navy Has Its First Aircraft Carrier Since WWII
Following a recent test with the US Marine Corps, the Japanese Navy have added a de facto aircraft carrier to its fleet, the first since…
A Doctor’s Note Allowed Winston Churchill to Circumvent Prohibition in America
In the relatively short history of the United States, the country has gone through turbulent, violent and just plain crazy times. One of the weirdest…
Most of the Combat Footage from D-Day Was Dumped Into the English Channel By One Man
Have you ever noticed a distinct lack of footage from the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944? Maybe you assumed it was simply too dangerous…
Sillamae was Removed from Soviet Maps during the Cold War and now it’s a Popular Tourist Destination
A town in Estonia was removed from all Soviet maps during the Cold War but is now a popular resort destination on the Baltic coast.…
PT Boats Were Feared During WWII And Their One-Man Turrets Were Particularly Deadly
During WWII the US realized their PT boats had more potential than just simple torpedo dispensers. These rapid machines proved deadly as highly mobile machine…
US Coast Guard Updates Tattoo Policy to Allow Head, Finger Ink
The US Coast Guard has announced revisions to its tattoo policy, saying it will now allow service members and recruits to have visible ink behind…
Russian Navy Rescues MSC Container Feeder from Pirates
The Russian Navy had to rescue the container feeder MSC Lucia after it was attacked in the Gulf of Guinea. The incident was confirmed by…
Pearl Harbor Survivor and WWII Veteran Requests Cards to Mark 100th Birthday
A World War II veteran who survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and participated in over 100 missions is requesting cards to celebrate his…