The Potsdam Giants: A Prussian Infantry Regiment Of Nothing But Very Tall Soldiers
Under the direct control of Frederick William I during his reign was a military regiment filled with giant soldiers. Officially they were called “The Grand…
A College Student Tried to Get a Fighter Jet from Pepsi – An Infamous Court Case Followed
Written by Jesse Beckett and Clare Fitzgerald In the 1990s, Pepsi ran an advertising campaign for their new Pepsi Stuff program, which allowed patrons to…
Operation Foxley: The Highly Debated Plan to Take Out The Fuhrer That Could Have Prolonged The War
It’s easy to assume the most simple way of ending WWII would have been to assassinate the man at the center of it all, Adolf…
WWII Veteran Present At D-Day and German Surrender Receives French Legion of Honor
An American veteran present at D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and the German surrender has been awarded the French Legion of Honor. It is…
The Battle of Pork Chop Hill: Among the Final Battles of the Korean War
The Battle of Pork Chop Hill was a series of two battles during the spring and summer of 1953. They occurred while the United Nations,…
A German U-boat ended up at the bottom of Lake Michigan, here’s how it happened
Right now, resting at the bottom of Lake Michigan is a 185-ft German submarine. U-boats of the German Imperial Navy did close in on the…
Lloyd Fredendall: One of the Most Unsuccessful American Generals of World War II
The US military is an institution built on order and service. While the majority who enlist abide by these values, others choose to disregard the…
TANKFEST 2021 Is Here And It’s Free To Watch Online This Sunday
The Tank Museum and World of Tanks have partnered once again for TANKFEST 2021, a worldwide event that provides in-person and online streaming events that…
The 5 Fastest Military Aircraft That Are Still Flying Today
Speed has long been a critical aspect of military aircraft, as it is useful for outrunning an opponent, reducing the time spent in enemy airspace,…
The Soldier who survived on his own in Dunkirk for four months
Over May and June 1940, a major evacuation of Allied troops was taking place on the beaches of Dunkirk. Known as Operation Dynamo, an armada…
US, UK and Australia Announce New Indo-Pacific Security Pact
The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have announced the creation of a trilateral security pact in the Indo-Pacific. Known as “AUKUS,” it will…
Three Former US Intelligence Personnel Plead Guilty To Developing Cyberweapons For The UAE
Three former US intelligence operatives have pleaded guilty to assisting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its cyber-hacking offensives. Under the plea agreement, the trio…