During World War II, the German army had a peculiar habit: despite being well-equipped, why would they immediately take off their military boots and put them on themselves after killing a Soviet soldier?
In November 1941, outside Moscow, at -30 degrees Celsius, a German soldier lay prone behind a snowdrift, his eyes fixed on the body of a Soviet soldier who…
In a battle between a Gurkha regiment and the U.S Marine Corps, who would win?
It wouldn’t really be a fight. Royal Ghurka rifles The Royal Ghurka rifles regiment is five companies of the elite of the elite. Recruited from Nepal and trained…
What was the deadliest place for an American airman during World War II?
You may suppose that the most lethal and the worst spot of an American airman during the Second World War would be over the European continent or the…
Can China really destroy a US aircraft carrier in 20 minutes?
Theoretically, you can. Drop a nuke right on top of it and I don’t think it will be a functional carrier anymore. The problem is “how do you…
Why was it that in WW2 in the Pacific, American troops never cooked/ate the crabs that would seem to inhabit wherever they settled?
Crabs and rodents seemed to be a big problem but why not see crab as a food source? On my last visit to Peleliu a few years ago…
Why do people at shooting ranges sometimes react strongly when someone fires a .44 Magnum nearby?
As a trainer and RSO at my club, my first reaction is usually “Who is this asshole?” If I see good stance and a proper aggressive grip, not…
Why do PhD degree holders outside of academia typically not use “Dr.” before their names?
When he finished his degree, a friend of mine changed everything over to “Doctor”, so even his frequent flyer card said “Dr. Joe Smith”. He was a bit…
On a submarine, what are toilets/showers/beds like?
I’m about to take you on an exploration of some of the finest luxury on the planet. The government spent billions on these they are going to at…
Why doesn’t Iran sink any American ships in 2026?
The Iranians have a few issues with the American Navy. The first one is that Iranian ships cannot go out that far into the sea to reach the…
The liftoff from the moon on Apollo 15, 16 and 17 was filmed. Was there a technical reason for this or just because they could?
Just one little nit to start: the videos you see of the liftoffs taken from outside the LM weren’t “filmed” — they were captured on a video camera…