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Fritz Haber, the Monster Who Made the Modern World Possible
Fritz Haber’s life started brilliantly, then took a dark turn, before plunging into the horrific. On the plus side, his contributions to science were so great, that our modern world would be…
Crime
8 Horrifying Japanese War Crimes Against China in World War II You Never Learned in Class
Beginning with a dispute between Japanese and Chinese troops after decades of Japanese adventurism in China, the Sino-Japanese war erupted…
Warfare History
Forged in Fire: 5 Inventions from World War One
It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention. Few situations can provide as concrete a need for…
Warfare History
Deadly Smoke: The Worst Chemical Weapons Attacks of the 20th Century
Chemical warfare has long been considered as one of the worst ways to fight a war. Starting in World War…
Warfare History
This Day In History: Operation Ranch Hand Begins in Vietnam (1962)
On this date in history in 1962, the United States Air Force launches Operation Ranch Hand. This was an attempt…