Thought I’d join ex-OS2, Hondo, 2/17 AC, and Combat Historian and post up a little history. … Winston Churchill: 10 little-known factsRead more
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Weekend Open Thread
No, that’s not a photo of an SR-71 nursing its child after giving birth, nor is … Weekend Open ThreadRead more
USS Nautilus (SSN-571); On This Day
USS Nautilus (SS-571), the U.S. Navy’s first nucelar-powered submarine, on its initial sea trials, 10 January … USS Nautilus (SSN-571); On This DayRead more
OPLAN 34A
On August 1, 1964, the North Vietnamese government accuses South Vietnam and the United States of … OPLAN 34ARead more
USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
Photo was captured on July 10, 1945 off Mare Island. On this day in 1945, the … USS Indianapolis (CA-35)Read more
Pointe du Hoc
Republished almost every year; Rangers Mission for D-Day, 6 June 1944 The Ranger Group, attached to … Pointe du HocRead more
Poking the Bear: Gest Kozakiewicza
In general, Americans love sports. But Americans didn’t follow the 1980 Summer Olympics particularly closely. The … Poking the Bear: Gest KozakiewiczaRead more
Russell Warriner and altered history
The Bangor Daily News printed a story told to them by Russell Warriner who served in … Russell Warriner and altered historyRead more