From Gangsters to GIs: The Tommy Gun’s Infamous Journey
The Tommy gun’s evolution from mob weapon to military icon reveals a dark journey through America’s most violent decades.
WTF: How We Got the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
Before soldiers could clearly communicate across radio waves, a surprising series of word battles and bizarre suggestions shaped today’s NATO alphabet.
Early Canned Food Required Soldiers to Open Cans With Bayonets
Nineteenth-century soldiers faced a peculiar challenge at mealtime: attacking their own rations with bayonets just to reach their dinner.