When you’re speaking about the first woman to be a part of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), you’ll have to look at one name: Diane. Or is it Marie? The Germans even had different names, including Artemis and The Limping Lady. But Virginia Hall is how history would remember her. She overcame being maimed and would go on to help the Allied Forces as well as pave the way for … [Read more...]
Triumph Motorcycles Helped America Kick German Butt During WWI & II
Triumph Motorcycles is a world-renowned motorcycle company that does more than just manufacture cool bikes. Their motorcycles have a rich military history, but how exactly do they connect to military history? Well, let’s start at the very beginning. Suggested read: Here Are the Military Motorcycles That Helped Rev Up U.S. Success The History of Triumph … [Read more...]
Vanilla or Chocolate? The WWII Ice Cream Ship Delivered Sweets at Sea
Prohibition during the 1920s and 1930s may have kept people from drinking and going to their local bars (not to mention keeping our service members out of trouble), but it definitely didn’t take away their sweet tooth. The ban of alcohol from naval ships led to the creation of the WWII ice cream ship. Read next: The United Fruit Company Used Military Coups To Bring You … [Read more...]
How the Chinese Junk, an Ancient Sailboat, Found Itself in WWII
Over the course of World War II, many different innovations were brought into warfare. This was the first time widespread use of paratroopers would occur. It also saw the use of radar technology, fighter jets, and, most notably, the atomic bomb. So, what the heck does a sailboat dating back to 206 BC find itself doing in arguably the last battle of WW2? This is the story of how … [Read more...]
Klaus Martens and the WWII Origins of Doc Martens
Doc Martens are a staple for many people in today's fashion. But did you know that Klaus Martens, the founder of the shoe, created the boot after serving in the German army during World War II? Suggested read: How the Original Twinkie Flavor Was Changed Forever Thanks to WWII Who Is Klaus Martens? Klaus Marten, a common transliteration of his name, is the inventor of Doc … [Read more...]
Veronica Lake Changed Her Hairstyle To Protect Workers During WWII
Pick out your favorite social media platform. Tap the app and scroll, swipe, or whatever it is you do to make new content appear just for a few seconds. TikTok, Facebook, Instagram… it doesn’t matter. Okay, now how long did it take to come across someone wanting to sell you something? The Internet is an ad machine, but long before influencers were trying to get you to buy … [Read more...]
