SOFREP History: The Explosion of Black Tom Island, A Wake Up Call for America
A huge explosion rocked New York in the early morning of 30 July 1916 as thousands of pounds of munitions on Black Tom Island detonated.
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How Switzerland’s Bunker-Digging Obsession Saved Them From Wars
It’s the 1940s, and the Axis Powers led by Nazi Germany is aggressively invading their European neighbors, except for one, Switzerland.
Leigh Ann Hester: The First Woman To Earn A Silver Star Since WWII
In 2005, Sgt. Hester became the first female Silver Star Medal recipient since World War II for her valor in close combat during an enemy ambush in Iraq.
Battle of Chosin Reservoir: Where More Causalities Were Sustained From Frostbite Than Combat
Marines at the Chosin Reservoir found themselves surrounded and outnumbered by over 100,000 Chinese soldiers five months into the Korean War.
Dr. Mary E. Walker: The First AND Only Female Medal Of Honor Recipient
All of the Medal of Honor recipients are men, except for Dr. Mary E. Walker, who is the first and only woman to receive the award.
France Has This Weird Fascination With Russia, Does This Hold True Today?
The lengthy past of relations between Paris and Moscow may help to explain why it has been difficult for the French capital to sever ties with the Russian city completely…starting with Voltaire.
Forever Lost at Sea: Navy’s WWI Collier USS Cyclops
Over a century later, the whereabouts of the collier USS Cyclops (AC-4) remains unknown and may never be known… forever lost at sea.
Dwight D. Eisenhower In Preserving Dark Truths About The Holocaust
Days after the liberation of a concentration camp, Gen. Eisenhower visited and saw firsthand the horrific conditions prisoners had to endure.
Calvin Leon Graham: The Youngest Navy Sailor in WWII
A 12-year-old Calvin Graham wore his big brother’s clothes to disguise himself along with forged consent to enlist in the Navy during WWII.
Cultural Fusions Behind Europe’s Most Iconic Battles in World War I
WWI witnessed some of the most iconic battles involving multiple forces from different civilizations and how costly that victory would be.
The Rise and Fall of Chinese Military Dynasties
Military dynasties are prevalent in countries ruled under imperialism, and China was one with centuries of rich yet chaotic history.
P-51 Mustang: From A Shunned Mule To A WWII Dark Horse
P-51 Mustang played a pivotal role in defeating the Nazi Germans during World War II, serving as escorts and protectors of B-17 Bombers.
