Military History

During World War II, the United States Army formed a very unique and interesting unit called the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, otherwise known as the Ghost Army. It was comprised of more than 1,100 artists, audio engineers, and set designers to create the theatrical performance of a make-believe army to convince the Germans that Normandy was not the location of the Allied invasion of Europe in WWII.

Nylon stockings used to be a wardrobe staple for ladies but during WWII, they were also used to help the soldiers in the war.

Booby traps weren’t the only terrifying things that the American troops had to watch out for and be wary about during the Vietnam War.

Here are some of the other names that the US soldiers earned throughout the years, as well as their possible origins.

Coca-Cola hopped in during World War II to make sure that all American GIs had access to their sweet sugary drinks wherever they were.

Meet the A-12, the spy plane that stood in the shadow of its younger brother, the legendary SR-71 Blackbird.

The US Army had a couple of slogans or taglines throughout the years— some of them were brilliant, while others, not so much.

A former Khmer Rouge child soldier dedicated his life in demining Cambodia and saving children who are victims of the landmines.

Before lying about being underaged was even a thing, Sidney Lewis already did that at 12 when he joined the army, claiming he was 18.

Military flak jackets have saved the thousands of live since World War II, but how are they different from Kevlar and bulletproof vests?

The USS O’Bannon was known for a lot of achievements, one of which involved attacking a Japanese submarine with her crews breakfast.

Saving Private Ryan made us ask the question: Could you really throw mortar rounds like they’re some grenade?