History

During the American Civil War, when racism was a major issue, it was used as the main weapon against the very same side that was practicing it: The Confederacy.

To boost the morale of the American troops who were longing for the familiar smell of home, the Donut Dollies came to work.

Dubbed the longest battle fought by the Americans on German soil, the Battle of Hurtgen Forest lasted from September 19, 1944, to February 10, 1945.

There were people whose lives were drastically affected by the war, and they did not just let the sufferings that they experienced pass and slip.

Every war brings forth a new, signature way of killing and maiming combatants. Perhaps one of the most devastating weapons in history was mustard gas because not only did it cause an agonizing death, but it also had a profound intent of demoralizing your enemy.

Despite all the circumstances that he went through from the very beginning of his life, Maresyev managed to show the world that you could overcome and rise above all adversaries if only you put your heart into whatever you do.

To those who found themselves helpless in the No Man’s Land, sometimes help came in the form of a wet nose and wagging tail.

These were some of the wartime innovations that changed our lives for the better forever.

Japanese Military’s Operation Cherry Blossoms at Night during World War II was far from being lovely. That’s because it was a codename for their plan to attack civilians in the United States by delivering weaponized bubonic plague and more.

Native American Joseph Medicine Crow fought alongside the troops when The United States decided to join the scene of World War II. Medicine Crow was the last war chief of the Apsáalooke or Crow People, who carried with him a proud and rich story of the Native American tradition.

One time, an army cook saved the day not only with his scrumptious meals but also with his fast thinking.

Regardless of which side they were from, be it Allied or Axis, here were some of the generals who made themselves quite famous, but for the reasons that they did not really like.