Being able to sleep soundly at night is a privilege and not guaranteed. Whether that be living in a country safe from aggressors, from thieves in the night or our general safety, we all want to be able to live in relative peace and safety. The Quote is Often Incorrectly Attributed to Winston … Read more
Since its debut in 1983, the Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) has come a long way. Additionally, the concept of battle rations has undergone a significant amount of essential development and adjustment. Compared to what was available in the early 1900s, MREs today appear to be exquisite cuisine, but they continue to … Read more
Backpacks have been around since before the early 1900s when Americans invented the term “backpack.” Backpacks have always been an important tool for humans, originally used by hunters to carry their gear or gatherers to transport their produce. Military backpacks first appeared in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century, sparking the … Read more
Jungle boots are a form of combat boot developed for use in jungle warfare or in hot, humid settings where a conventional leather combat boot would be unpleasant or unsuited. To aid in ventilation and moisture drainage, jungle boots contain vent holes in the instep and, in some cases, a canvas upper. … Read more
World War II is the bloodiest onslaught in human history and the largest military conflict ever, a distinction it will presumably retain indefinitely. Hundreds of millions of people were touched by the conflict, with 60-80 million dying before it ended. Famine, industrial-scale mortality, genocide, and the first-ever use of atomic weapons were … Read more
A battle casualty’s experience in the Second World War was not dissimilar to that of a battle casualty in the First World War. Bullets and shells were the most prevalent causes of injury, and casualties were evacuated through a well-organized network of medical outposts, dressing stations, and hospitals. However, many medical breakthroughs … Read more
As countries fought it out and countless lives were lost, World War II changed the path of history forever. History majors are frequently fascinated by the happenings and wars that occurred during this period, and they want to study more about it. Several video games would be ideal for these students as … Read more
The British and their love of tea are inextricably linked. Everyone knows the English adore a good cup of tea, but few realize how much they love it. The British government purchased all of the tea during WWII is a fantastic example of how essential a cup of tea is to the … Read more
Cartoons thrived amid widespread death and destruction during World War 2. The production and proliferation of cartoons, along with posters and other publications, were basically for propaganda purposes. The making of cartoons struck a nerve with the American people. It was eventually used to their advantage. As Allied and Axis powers were … Read more
One evening in November 1944, when World War 2 was drawing to an end, airmen from 415th Night Fighter Squadron reported some glowing, orb-like objects tailing their aircraft as they were flying along German-occupied Rhine Valley. Pilot Lt. Edward Schlueter, intelligence officer Lt. Fred Ringwald, and radar observer Lt. Donald J. Meiers … Read more