Category: History

Sometimes, an unconventional strategy born from a combination of quick thinking and fear is all it takes to turn the tides against the enemies.

No longer were drum beats, flaming arrows, and messenger pigeons the main form of military communication — a major key to victory.

March is Women’s Month Celebration, so it’s time that we highlight their contributions during WWII.

Aside from the enemies, soldiers of trench warfare had another adversary to look out for: Trench Foot.

Fearless, loyal, and armed with the sharpest ax, these Viking warriors were everything a leader could ask for in his army.

Being the highest-ranking Asian-American politician throughout the history of US politics is already impressive enough, but Senator Daniel Inouye did much more than that.

Here are some of the modern military tactics that proved to crush the enemy morale.

One of the last American operations of World War II is rescuing Germany’s thoroughbred horses from becoming a stew.

During wars, it was pretty common for papers to be forged so that age could be faked, and that was exactly how Jack Lucas entered the Marine.

The image of state fairgrounds that we usually see in our minds is fun rides decorated with colorful lights, cotton candies, and maybe hotdog stands but this one was a bit different.

The Navajo code talkers were not the only Native Americans who put themselves in danger and helped the country during the time of crisis.

So, how did we get from being British subjects to having a holiday where we get to blow stuff up, cook out, and take Monday off of work?