How The Entirety Of Russia Once Ran Out Of Vodka In Less Than 24 Hours
When Russia ran out of vodka in less than 24 hours, it must have been the banger to end all bangers, but there was every reason to celebrate. Here's the story.
Read MoreWhen Russia ran out of vodka in less than 24 hours, it must have been the banger to end all bangers, but there was every reason to celebrate. Here's the story.
Read MoreThe haunting remnants of World War II can be found scattered across the globe, but some of the conflict's discovered artifacts are truly bizarre in nature.
Read MoreThe top military leaders of World War II were extraordinary people in an extraordinary time, and a few of these generals had some oft-ignored weird quirks.
Read MoreFrom war epics to fan favorites, these World War II movies make historians cringe. Learn which WWII films get it wrong, and how they distort history.
Read MoreMilitary submarines are a crucial part of combat nowadays, but the used to be much more rudimentary — and couldn't stay underwater for very long.
Read MoreThroughout history, numerous skilled and charismatic military leaders have emerged as saviors to their nations. It turns out that a few were also really weird.
Read MoreSince the dawn of motion images, actors have found themselves embroiled in numerous wars, and those celebrities have a lot to say about their time in combat.
Read MoreThe story of the first use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is well known, but there are some aspects of that terrible day that still don't make sense.
Read MoreThe U.S. bombed Iran in June 2025, beginning what many are calling World War III. One historian called it a year earlier, and he has some chilling predictions.
Read MoreThe famous image of U.S. soldiers raising the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima might be well known, but that heated WWII fight was even worse than you think.
Read MoreJapan's role in World War II is remembered as having a brutal ending, but there are many things about Japan's WWII strategy that don't make sense.
Read MoreOur history includes a long list of infamous wars, most of which are carefully recorded and studied. Even so, many have details that still don't make sense.
Read MoreAs the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
Read MoreThe 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II, but as well known as it is, there are some things about it that don't make sense.
Read MoreOne of humanity's worst conflicts, World War II, has been documented and examined for decades. Yet, there are some facts that still don't make sense.
Read MoreWorld War II wasn't all machine guns and mortar shells -- soldiers also had to watch out for exploding dogs, rotgut liquor, disease, and starvation.
Read MoreThe world's fastest missile can travel 27 times the speed of sound, is maneuverable, and can carry a nuclear bomb, but it doesn't belong to the U.S.
Read MoreWorld War II is often taught in broad strokes: the players, the battles, and the atrocities. In reality, many of the details are too horrific for history class.
Read MoreMemorial Day and Veterans day are both federal holidays that honored members of the United States Military, but how are they different from one another?
Read MoreBefore key Allied victories turned the tide of World War II in 1942 and '43, the war was going badly for the Allies. Here are some important battles they lost.
Read MoreWe are so accustomed to numbers and letters on military aircraft that we may not even really think about it, but there is a whole system behind what they mean.
Read MoreJapan was one of Nazi Germany's key allies during World War II. Here's what Hitler hoped to gain from the alliance -- and what it could have meant for Japan.
Read MoreAdolf Hitler's nefarious efforts to create a new world order included a bizarre hunt for the Holy Grail, led largely by his right-hand-man, Heinrich Himmler.
Read MoreMillions of young Americans served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. For some, those experiences became the foundation for highly visible careers.
Read MoreWorld War II was the most deadly conflict in the history of humanity, but there were some ways to die that were particularly horrific.
Read MoreConsidering the level of discipline we associate with the United States Marine Corps, it's not surprising that Marines have strict rules they must follow.
Read MoreHistory is littered with bloody battles that claimed the lives of combatants and civilians alike, but a few notable battles were even worse than you thought.
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