Simon Perris: The Only Black Austro-Hungarian Soldier of WWI
When WWI started, Simon Perris thought he could not just sit and wait while others fought, even after he was told that he could not join.
World War I
The Not-So-Sweet Origin Of “How Do You Like Them Apples?”
Who would’ve thought that this seemingly innocent (although smug) phrase was stolen from the trenches of World War I?
Hand To Hand Combat In WWI, Trench Clubs And Maces
One of the not-so-famous weapons of World War I was the trench club. For what it’s worth, it’s pretty amazing, too.
The Story of Henry Johnson: The Harlem Hell Fighter
Who is Sergeant Henry Johnson? You may not know him, but he’s called the black death for a reason. Read the story of this WWI legend.
Even Today, The Edelweiss Flower Remains The Mark Of A True Soldier In Germany
Edelweiss flowers are small, white flowers usually found in the Alps. For the German soldiers, they meant so much more.
The Brutal Reality of the Flamethrower and the Men Who Carried It
The flamethrower could kill in more ways besides immolation. An extremely effective way of clearing defensive positions its use as a weapon is now banned.
The 5 Worst and Most Unforgiving Battlefields in Military History
Men have fought in combat under every possible condition but the conditions listed under the five worst battlefields would give any casual reader pause.
Veterans Day: One Operator’s Definition of the Day
People join the Armed Forces for a variety of reasons, but no one knows what it really means to serve till after they go through the wash.
Censorship in Times of War: How the Pentagon Controlled Information
Censorship has been an aspect of war for centuries and even the Pentagon has engaged extensively in it.
The Trench Shotguns of WWI Were Uniquely American
Trench shotguns were so effective in World War I that Germany deposited a formal complaint to the U.S. objecting to their use.
The American Mosin Nagant, the Polar Bears, and Winter in Russia
Did you know American forces wielded the Mosin Nagant in World War I? Yep, American-made Mosins occupied American hands.
Wild Bill Donovan, the Grandfather of American Intelligence
The legacy of Wild Bill Donovan and his Glorious Amateurs is still alive and strong in the U.S. Special Operations Command and the CIA.
