Category: Odd Facts
The Battle of ‘Negro Fort’ – Inside America’s Forgotten Slave Rebellion
“The Battle of the ‘Negro Fort,’ marks a critical moment when the federal government took a decisive stance in support of slavery and its expansion.” By Matt Clavin THE TIDAL MARSHES of Florida’s Apalachicola River…
The Victoria Cross — 12 Things You Might Not Know About Britain’s Highest Decoration for Valour
“The VC has had an eventful history, with many a bump in the road. Here are some parts of the story that might surprise you.” By Granville Allen Mawer IN 1929, while attending a reunion…
Fighting for the Empire – Meet Japan’s Foreign Volunteers of WW2
“As the war continued, Japan’s outnumbered military relied heavily on these foreign auxiliaries and volunteers to fight against partisans and secure the hinterland of their fast-growing collection of occupied territories.” By Florian Heydorn WHEN JAPAN…
Lincoln’s Spies — Meet Four Union Agents Who Fought in the Shadows to Bring Down the Confederacy
“The phone tapping, human collection, and aerial snooping today’s U.S. spy community engages in can be traced back to the Civil War.” By Douglas Waller ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS one of the least experienced men to…
Pardo’s Push – How a Quick-Thinking Fighter Pilot Used Some Incredible Flying to Save His Wingmen Over Enemy Territory
“Although the daring plan saved Aman and Houghton from capture, Pardo was initially reprimanded for his actions.” By Sylvain Batut MARCH 10, 1967 is a day Bob Pardo won’t ever forget. At the time, the…
Mauthausen Miracle — How One Concentration Camp Inmate’s Uncanny Luck Saved Him From Certain Death Several Times
“During a round-up of Jews in early June, 1944, Hersch was shoved into a cattle car with several others and shipped to Mauthausen Concentration Camp in western Austria.” By Jack Hersch DURING WORLD WAR Two…
