The German WWII Superweapon That Launched America's Space Program
After World War II, German scientist Wernher von Braun went from developing Nazi superweapons to spearheading NASA's Saturn program.
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The State With The Most Civil War Battles In History
U.S. Civil War battles and skirmishes took place in several states, but one of the original 13 colonies became the state where the most battles occurred.
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Inside One Of The World's Most Elite Kill Teams
War is an unfortunate constant all over the world, and with it comes various kinds of military units, some far more elite and deadly than others — like SEAL Team Six.
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How WWII Could Have Been Even Worse
An estimated 45 to 60 million people died during World War II, both military and civilians, but it could have gone even worse for a few different reasons.
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Things About The Iraq War That Don't Make Sense
A U.S.-led coalition swept into Iraq in 2003 and left in 2011. The Iraq War was costly, both in lives and money, and still leaves many heads scratching.
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Why The Battle Of Gettysburg Was Worse Than You Thought
The Battle of Gettysburg may be the most famous of the grim events during the American Civil War, but there are many shocking, lesser-known details about it.
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10 Terrible Saving Private Ryan Moments, According To A Historian
"Saving Private Ryan" is a pretty realistic portrayal of World War II, but a historian says the mission itself is unlikely, along with other inaccuracies.
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What Hitler Planned To Do With The U.S. If He'd Won WWII
For a while during WWII, the Nazi war machine seemed unstoppable as it rolled over Europe and beyond. What did Hitler have planned for the U.S. if he'd won?
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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.
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Bizarre Artifacts Found From WWII
The 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.
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Weird Details People Ignore About These WWII Generals
The 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.
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WWII Movies Historians Absolutely Hate
From 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.
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How Long Could Military Submarines Stay Underwater Then Versus Now?
Military submarines are a crucial part of combat nowadays, but the used to be much more rudimentary — and couldn't stay underwater for very long.
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Famous Military Leaders Who Were Really Weird People
Throughout history, numerous skilled and charismatic military leaders have emerged as saviors to their nations. It turns out that a few were also really weird.
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Actors Who Had A Lot To Say About Their Time In Wars
Since 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.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Hiroshima And Nagasaki Bombings
The 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.
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This Historian Predicted Trump's US-Iran Conflict In 2024 And His Theories About WWIII Are Chilling
The 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.
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Why The Battle Of Iwo Jima Was Worse Than You Thought
The 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.
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Things About Japan's WWII Strategy That Don't Make Sense
Japan'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.
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Things About These Infamous Wars That Don't Make Sense
Our 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.
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18 Most Bizarre Details Everyone Ignores About WWII
As 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.
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Things About The Pearl Harbor Attack That Don't Make Sense
The 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.
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Things About World War II That Don't Make Sense
One 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.
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Why You'd Never Survive As A Soldier During WWII
World War II wasn't all machine guns and mortar shells -- soldiers also had to watch out for exploding dogs, rotgut liquor, disease, and starvation.
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What Is The World's Fastest Missile?
The 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.
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WWII Details Too Horrific For History Class
World 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.
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What's The Difference Between Memorial Day And Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans day are both federal holidays that honored members of the United States Military, but how are they different from one another?
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