There’s a story—maybe true—that says a lot. During the bombing of Germany, American bombers were getting hit hard. The problem? Their fighter planes couldn’t fly far enough to protect them deep into enemy territory. The Germans knew this. They waited until the fighters turned back, then a…
There’s a story—maybe true—that says a lot. During the bombing of Germany, American bombers were getting hit hard. The problem? Their fighter planes couldn’t fly far enough to protect them deep into enemy territory. The Germans knew this. They waite…
Many people were frustrated with how the Americans fought, especially the officers who didn’t have the same resources as their enemies. The common soldier was annoyed that the American infantry declined to “fight fairly” and relied heavily on artill…
In 1991, Mike Tyson was walking down a street in New York when he saw an old homeless man sitting on the sidewalk, shivering in the cold. Without thinking twice, Tyson reached into his pocket and handed the man some money. The old man’s eyes filled …
This photo went viral and touched people all over the world. It was taken in 1987 in the city of Zabsha, Poland. The picture captures a moment after a 23-hour heart transplant surgery. Imagine being in constant tension for 23 hours, with every movem…
What was considered "elite" in World War II was different from what we call elite today. Special forces, like the "Brandenburger" regiment or "Meereskämpfer," weren't really seen as elite back then. They trained …
I’m going to take a crack at answering the actual question. First a disclaimer: I earned a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering. I stood top of my class in aero when all was said and done. But I’ve never been an actual aerospace engi…
Many were frustrated by the American way of warfare, especially the officers who could not call upon the resources that their enemy could. The common soldier was annoyed that the American infantry declined to “fight fairly” and relied heavily on…
You go out for a nice dinner with your friends at one of the best restaurants in the city. You have enough budget to savor anything you want. Being a sensible man, you order a soup, main course and a dessert. Your tummy is full now but you still h…
The Battle of the Coral Sea was the first of the five great naval aircraft carrier battles of the Pacific War. It was the first naval battle where neither opposing fleet came within sight of the other. It was the first time USN wildcat fight…
