# War
Rubbing It In: History’s Greatest Flexes and Ownages
“Ownage” is a modern slang term for the act of overwhelmingly defeating or dominating somebody, often leavened with connotations of superiority, arrogance, and plain rubbing it in. The term is modern, but…
Remarkable Heroes and Heroines of the French Resistance in World War II
In 1940, France suffered the humiliation of bitter defeat when it was conquered by the Nazis after a whirlwind campaign…
The Rise of Temujin From a Nobody to History’s Greatest Conqueror
Raids by nomadic denizens of the Eurasian Steppe have irritated their settled neighbors throughout much of history. Every now and…
America’s Youngest Warriors – Children Who Fought for the US
Boys have dreamt about adventure and excitement since forever, and in many boyhood fancies, nothing is more adventurous and exciting…
America’s Black Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen
In early 1941, the US War Department reluctantly began to accept African Americans candidates for pilot training in the US…
Turncoat Generals – Commanders From History Who Switched Sides
The first known written use of the term “turncoat”, denoting one who abandons his side and switches allegiance, dates to…
Unsung Hero: Surprising Facts About a Medal of Honor Recipient Who Fought Franco, Hirohito, and Hitler
During World War II Edward Allen Carter Jr, an African American who rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class…
The Hitler Youth, and the Children Who Defied Hitler
The Hitler Youth was created to mold German boys into ideal Aryan men, educated, trained, and imbued with Nazi principles.…
Warfare: Generals Who Shaped How Battles are Fought From Ancient Times Through the Gunpowder Age
Warfare has probably existed since the first band of hominids cracked the heads of a rival band with sticks and…
Catastrophe: History’s Most Disastrous Defeats
Catastrophe ensued when a first century BC Roman plutocrat decided that the one thing he wanted – and that money…