# D-Day
Jaw Dropping World War II Stories that Deserve to be in the History Books
World War II witnessed many an extraordinary feat, but few matched that of a Cherokee professional knife and tomahawk thrower who enlisted in the US Army. One cold winter night, he led…
Offbeat Warfare Facts that Will Confound History Buffs
In 1941, Poland declared war against Japan. In a strange twist, the Japanese government refused to accept the Polish declaration…
A Memorable History of Deception and Spy Capers
Deception and creative misdirection are vital elements of espionage and warfare. From planting fake information for foes to find and…
Fascinating and Lesser Known People Who Changed American History
American history is littered with names of great people. But what about the lesser-known people who shaped American history? Monticello,…
Fake Vampires, Wailing Ghosts, and Other Fascinating Psy-Ops and Military Deceptions
Brute force is a welcome asset in warfare, and all else being equal, victory usually goes to the stronger battalions.…
The Ace of Spies and Other Significant Espionage Figures
Throughout history, spies have aroused mixed emotions, from dread and loathing on one end of the spectrum to admiration and…
Poorly Thought Out Plans that Went Bad Very Quickly
For every good idea that changes things for the better, there are many, many, many more that should have been…
D-Day’s Black Barrage Balloon Operators and Other Lesser Known WWII Facts
The Second World War was so enormous that many or most of its details are little known to most of…
Terrible Schemes that Governments and People Have Tried
Most brainstorms come nowhere near to producing useful and practical ideas. Indeed, if we are honest with ourselves, most brainstorms…
Russia’s Rambo and Other Fascinating WWII Figures and Facts
As history’s greatest conflict ever, the Second World War had no shortage of suffering and hardship and tragedy. At the…