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US Army Mascot: Mules, Machine Guns and Mischief
Nothing screams team pride quite like a mascot. Even outside of athletics, many organizations usually adopt one as a symbol of good luck. The US Army
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Viral Video of Russian Soldier Serves as Tutorial on How Not to Throw a Grenade
A number of videos and images have come out in recent months regarding the lack of training Russian recruits are receiving prior to being deployed to
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The Fouled Anchor Is the Symbol of Chief Petty Officers, the Backbone of the US Navy
The fouled anchor is a symbol most associated with the US Navy. The term “foul” generally refers to something that’s wrong or difficult.
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Netflix’s Adaptation of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Shows the Brutalities of Trench Warfare
One of the most talked about films of 2022 was All Quiet on the Western Front. The adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic anti-war novel was
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The British Army Took Over the Village of Tyneham to Prepare for D-Day
In December 1943, the British Army took over a village to prepare for the Allied invasion of Normandy. On the south coast of the United Kingdom, in
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Museum Releases Promotional Booklet Ahead of ‘The Third Man’ Film Anniversary
In advance of the 75th anniversary of the post-Second World War film The Third Man (1949) in 2024, a hand-sized booklet had been published to guide
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The Most Historically Accurate War Movies Ever Released
There’s nothing quite like a good war film, with over-the-top explosions and lifelike special effects. While a popular genre, there are some
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The Tank Museum to Republish David Fletcher Book About the 79th Armoured Division
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has announced it’ll be republishing David Fletcher’s famed book, Vanguard of Victory: The 79th
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How Many Times Did the World Nearly End During the Cold War? Answer: A Lot
There were numerous times throughout the Cold War where the world nearly ended. The Cuban Missile Crisis, for example, saw the United States and
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The Vought F-8 Crusader was Nicknamed the ‘Last of the Gunfighters’
The Vought F-8 Crusader was an American jet-powered fighter that served with the US Navy from 1957-76. During its tenure, the aircraft participated
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NR-1: The Smallest Nuclear Submarine In US Military History
Submarines are typically built to house a sizeable crew, given the amount of time they’re expected to serve beneath the ocean’s surface. There
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James Stewart Paused His Hollywood Career to Bomb German Strongholds In Europe
James “Jimmy” Stewart is among the most recognizable stars from the era of Vintage Hollywood. Starring in the likes of Vertigo (1958), It’s a
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James Stewart Paused His Hollywood Career to Bomb German Strongholds In Europe
James “Jimmy” Stewart is among the most recognizable stars from the era of Vintage Hollywood. Starring in the likes of Vertigo (1958), It’s a
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The 50-Year Battle to Clear Charles McVay III In the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a Portland-class heavy cruiser commissioned by the US Navy in 1932. She was the flagship of Scouting Force 1 prior
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The Republic F-84 Thunderjet Was the ‘Champ of the Fighter-Bombers’
The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was an American jet-powered fighter-bomber. Primarily flown by the US Air Force from 1947-64, it suffered many issues