The entertainment sector has no shortage of adventures where mankind is left to fend for itself alone against the elements. Everything from the cartoon escapades of Disney’s Tarzan to the critically-acclaimed film Cast Away and even the popular reality TV series Naked and Afraid, you’ll find no shortage of examples. But for many men who were ordered to defend Japan at all … [Read more...]
The ‘Candy Bomber’ Targeted Children After WWII
War is a violent, barbaric action that becomes necessary from time to time. Even after peace is established, especially before modern communication methods were available, the carnage could spill over after peace is declared. But there's no justification for someone bombing children three years later unless you’re the Candy Bomber. During the Berlin Airlift, Gail Halvorsen was … [Read more...]
Meet Martin James Monti: The Only @$$hole to Defect to the Nazis
World War II is a monumental piece of history, so it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of topics to explore within it. Thankfully, one topic you won’t find much on is American troops who defected from the American Armed Forces and joined the ranks of the Nazis. Then comes along Martin James Monti. He did what is professionally considered a “d!<k move” and … [Read more...]
Remembering the Tragedy of the Bataan Death March
Maybe it's the sensationalism found in movies, shows, and video games. Maybe it’s the privilege of having oceans between most modern conflicts that the U.S. has found itself in. The futility of war is largely not fully recognized by the American public, but make no mistake about it, war is h*ll. There’s perhaps no greater example of this unfortunate sentiment than the Bataan … [Read more...]
Joseph Beyrle: The U.S. Paratrooper That Helped the Soviets in WWII
We’re painting with broad strokes here, but the general rule is that if you're willing to serve in the American Armed Forces, you’re a hero. This isn’t a lazy cliché; the personal sacrifices that go into serving are admirable. Veterans give up their time, personal health, and efforts to keep America safe. Now, while it’s not a contest, every so often, you come across a war hero … [Read more...]
Thule Air Base: Discover the Base You Weren’t Supposed To Know About
In 1951, geographer and cultural expert Jean Malaurie of France and his fellow Inuit explorer and friend Kutikitsoq became the first people to reach the North Geomagnetic Pole using a dog sled. This accomplishment, among many others, would solidify Malaurie’s legacy, but on their way back, another discovery was made. Unbeknownst to Malaurie, a military institution had been … [Read more...]