Fort Knox is also known as the United States Bullion Depository. It is basically a fortified vault building located right next to the US Army and operated by the US Department of Treasury. But do you know who guards the gold at Fort Knox? The United States Mint Police guard the gold reserve at Fort […]
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The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between the alliance of Ancient Greek city-states which was led by King Leonidas I of Sparta and the Achaemenid Empire of Xerxes. But did you know that the site where the battle was fought still exists? While you can still visit the Hot Gates of Thermopylae, a modern highway
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Horses were utilized in the Second World War by different troops as transportation for soldiers, artillery, materials, and supplies. While the United States rendered horses obsolete by 1920, several drafted horses were utilized for other jobs back at home instead. But have you heard about Dexter, the US Navy’s last working horse? Dexter is the
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By definition, an electromagnetic pulse is a transient electromagnetic disturbance. It is a brief burst of electromagnetic energy that can be natural or artificial. When detonated, an electromagnetic pulse weapon can produce enough power to create a powerful electromagnetic field capable of short-circuiting a wide range of electronic equipment. Because it could eventually affect space
On June 13, 1381, a large mob of 70,000 English peasants marched towards London and started looting and killing the elites in the city. But who was the brain behind the operation? Several peasants from all across England revolted against their lords. They were led by a farmer, by the name of Wat Tyler. Their
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The Invasion of Quebec was the first military initiative by the Continental Army during the American Revolution. The goal during this time was to gain military control of the British Province of Quebec, which is now part of modern-day Canada. They wanted the French-speaking Canadians to join the revolution as well. But did you know
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Espionage was a crucial factor in winning the Second World War. All the major countries that participated in the war invested heavily in military intelligence and had spies operating all across the globe. But do you know who was one of the most popular double agents during World War II? Juan Pujol Garcia, known as
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The Manhattan Project was the code name given to the American-led effort in developing functional atomic weapons during the Second World War. The whole project started as a response to the fear that Germans have been working on nuclear technology since the 1930s. While the project employed some of the brightest minds in America, did
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Animals have found their use in military warfare during ancient and medieval times, sometimes even spelling out the victory for some. The use of animals on the battleground started to decline thanks to the advancement of military technology. But did you know that Lincoln was once offered war elephants to be part of his army
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Many technological advancements found their way to the forefront of war, with some being sourced from the opposing forces. One good example is the Rogožarski IK-3, which was considered one of the modern fighter planes in the second world war. But interestingly enough, it did not see any battles. In the second world war, Nazis
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