The Special Operations Executive: A Secret History of WW2
SOE and OSS Jedburghs in front of B-24 prior to departure just before night at Area T, Harrington Airdrome, England, c. 1944. Photo: Office of Strategic Services. During the Second…
Every Man’s Home is His Castle, Unless You Believe Otherwise But It’s His Mind that is the Fortress
My thoughts After the November, 2015 attacks in Paris, France and the Bamako hotel attack in Mali, I’ve had a little bit of time to think about those horrible events.…
Tunnel Rats: The Vietnam War’s Underground Grunts
During the Vietnam War, one of the most perilous and harrowing roles a soldier could undertake was that of a ‘Tunnel Rat.’ These brave individuals were tasked with infiltrating the…
A Historical Journey of Soldiers on Navy Ships
The history of soldiers (marines) on naval ships (or naval vessel) is a captivating chronicle that weaves together the stories of brave warriors who have played a pivotal role in…
Gin and Tonic, The proper drink for treating Malaria
Gin and tonic, is a classic cocktail enjoyed by many. It has a rich a fascinating history that spans continents and centuries. From its origins as a medicinal remedy to…
What is Blitzkrieg, and how did Germany use it?
Blitzkrieg is a German term that means “lightning war”. It is a military strategy and tactic that was developed and extensively used by the German military during World War II.…
The Green Beret: A short history of its origin for the US Military
Green Berets in Dak Pek, Vietnam. 82nd Airborne, 5th Special Forces / Green Beanie. Where did it all begin with berets? Worldwide, berets are worn as part of the uniform…
Hardtack: American Civil War Crackers
Hardtack was made to last — not to taste good. Here’s a re-created ration at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Matt Rourke/AP We grab our plates and cups, and wait…
Gin and Tonic: Quintessential British Cocktail with an Interesting History
Photo by Vlad Tchompalov. Bond ordered a double gin and tonic and one whole green lime. When the drink came, he cut the lime in half, dropped the two squeezed…
The History of Spam and its international acceptance post WW2
Hormel Spiced Ham, was created in 1927. It was an inexpensive luncheon meat to help housewives stretch their budget dollars. The Great Depression caused sales to drop, and company president…