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potsdam giants
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Who were the Potsdam Giants?

By Jessica Evans

That time pilots dropped terrifying darts out of their planes at the enemy
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That time pilots dropped terrifying darts out of their planes at the enemy

By Eric Milzarski

Béla Kiss hungarian serial killer
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The Hungarian serial killer of World War I was never found

By Team Mighty

How this 20th century Viking fought in 13 wars
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How this 20th century Viking fought in 13 wars

By Eric Milzarski

WWI changed what Americans eat food nara
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How World War I changed how and what Americans eat at meal times

By Blake Stilwell

This is why some Marines wear the ‘French Fourragere,’ and some don’t
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This is why some Marines wear the ‘French Fourragere,’ and some don’t

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The US Navy built 12 concrete ships for World War I
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The US Navy built 12 concrete ships for World War I

By Blake Stilwell

5 cocktails with military origins
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5 cocktails with military origins

By Blake Stilwell

Walt Disney next to his ambulance artwork
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Walt Disney almost joined the Canadian Army

By Bethaney Phillips

wwi soldiers uniform wrapped legs
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This is why World War I soldiers wrapped their legs

By Team Mighty

british tanks
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How tanks used to be assigned a gender at birth

By Team Mighty

The Battle of the Somme
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Today in military history: Battle of the Somme ends

By Team Mighty

That time Russian troops repelled Germans with just their mangled faces
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That time Russian troops repelled Germans with just their mangled faces

By Tim Kirkpatrick

That time ocean liners fought an old-time naval battle
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That time ocean liners fought an old-time naval battle

By Blake Stilwell

The insanely lucky sub that changed naval warfare in one fight
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The insanely lucky sub that changed naval warfare in one fight

By Logan Nye

Two soldiers in full gear, including helmets, rifles, and large backpacks, are interacting with an elderly man and woman. The elderly man is holding the arm of one soldier, while the elderly woman is shaking hands with the other soldier. They stand on a muddy street in front of a vehicle with a medical symbol on it. The scene appears to be from a historical wartime period.
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The 5 worst weapons of World War I

By Team Mighty

A U.S. Army field ration can with its lid removed, showing three round biscuits, two small packets of Domino sugar tablets, a small wrapped block of coffee, a small metal key, and a small open tin containing what appears to be instant coffee granules. The can is labeled with contents and manufacturer information from Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, Chicago, Illinois.
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This is how chocolate fueled victories after the first world war

By Ruddy Cano

marne
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This is why the 3rd Infantry Division is called ‘Rock of the Marne’

By James Elphick

Biplane with a black and white striped nose, wooden struts, and dark wings, parked on a grassy field under a clear blue sky. The tail features red, white, and blue vertical stripes.
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America’s first fighter plane blinded pilots and lost its wings

By Logan Nye

Carl Spaatz WWI
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The Air Force’s first Chief of Staff snuck to the front of World War I to kill 3 Germans

By Logan Nye

One woman wrote 25,000 letters for wounded soldiers who couldn’t
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One woman wrote 25,000 letters for wounded soldiers who couldn’t

By Blake Stilwell

A World War I trench scene showing several soldiers in a narrow, muddy trench. One soldier is climbing the trench wall with a rifle, while others are crouched or lying down, wearing helmets and military gear. The trench is reinforced with wooden planks and sandbags, with barbed wire visible above. The overall atmosphere is tense and grim.
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This is how the Order of the White Feather shamed Britain’s WWI draft dodgers

By Ruddy Cano

A camouflaged M1917 6-ton tank displayed indoors, surrounded by various military artifacts including helmets, weapons, and equipment. The tank features large, wide tracks and a riveted armored body with a mounted gun turret. The setting appears to be a museum or historical exhibit with wooden shelves and lighting highlighting the tank and surrounding items.
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The first American-designed tank in combat didn’t fight with US troops first

By Team Mighty

Fort Meade chief
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The complete post guide to Fort Meade

By Jessica Evans

tanks
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The 6 ways troops tried to counter tanks when they first appeared

By Logan Nye

A large warehouse filled with numerous stacked mailbags on both sides of a central aisle. Several men, some in uniform and others in suits, are standing or walking among the mailbags. The space is supported by wooden beams and lit by overhead lights, creating a busy and organized atmosphere. The image appears to be historical, likely from the early 20th century.
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Here’s how the USPS delivered 12 million letters a week during WWI

By Bethaney Phillips

Today in military history: Psychiatrist reports on the effects of ‘Shell Shock’
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Today in military history: Psychiatrist reports on the effects of ‘Shell Shock’

By Team Mighty

Today in military history: First American destroyer sunk by enemy
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Today in military history: First American destroyer sunk by enemy

By Team Mighty

Four men in military uniforms are standing outdoors in a wooded area. The men are wearing long coats and peaked caps, with visible insignia and medals on their uniforms. The setting appears to be cold, as indicated by their heavy clothing. The image is black and white, suggesting it is historical.
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Today in military history: A young Rommel captures French artillery during WW1

By Team Mighty

A long line of soldiers standing in formation, each holding a rifle with a bayonet attached. They are wearing dark uniforms and hats, standing on a dirt ground next to a row of tents. The image is black and white, suggesting it is from a historical period.
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Today in military history: Puerto Ricans become US citizens to fight with Allies

By Team Mighty

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The 6 most terrifying weapons of World War I

By James Elphick

A man with short dark hair and glasses is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. He is standing in front of a backdrop with text including "THE 2013 CRUNCH" and "Yahoo!
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Military officers in WWI were the masters of the word ‘f**k’

By Blake Stilwell

wrecked ship
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The wreck of the first U.S. Navy destroyer lost to enemy action has been found

By Miguel Ortiz

These British troops claimed to be rescued by angels in WWI
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These British troops claimed to be rescued by angels in WWI

By Blake Stilwell

Cavalry
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How a 500-mile cavalry charge helped end World War I

By Team Mighty

These were the mercy dogs of World War I
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These were the mercy dogs of World War I

By Blake Stilwell

A streamlined, metallic aircraft model mounted on a large, angled support structure inside a wind tunnel facility. The background shows industrial walls with metal panels and a staircase. The aircraft has a smooth, rounded nose and a single vertical tail fin.
World War I

This bomber hunter was like a flying anti-aircraft battery

By Miguel Ortiz

This is why World War I-era British spies used semen as invisible ink
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This is why World War I-era British spies used semen as invisible ink

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white photograph shows several old, rusted metal barrels arranged outdoors against a brick wall with an arched window. In the upper left corner, there is a circular inset bordered in gold featuring a vintage portrait of a man with a prominent mustache wearing a military-style cap.
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A WWI Hungarian soldier turned out to be a serial killer

By Bethaney Phillips

Why World War I pilot Eddie Rickenbacker is such a legendary aviation hero
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Why World War I pilot Eddie Rickenbacker is such a legendary aviation hero

By Team Mighty

This insane pilot conducted first combat search and rescue
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This insane pilot conducted first combat search and rescue

By Logan Nye

Watch what happens when these guys fire this beast of a rifle
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Watch what happens when these guys fire this beast of a rifle

By Orvelin Valle

This is how the poppy became a symbol for fallen troops
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This is how the poppy became a symbol for fallen troops

By Eric Milzarski

Motorcycle soldiers used to rush parts to tanks under fire
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Motorcycle soldiers used to rush parts to tanks under fire

By Logan Nye

The artillery mission that made Truman a criminal and hero
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The artillery mission that made Truman a criminal and hero

By Logan Nye

The British and Germans built these deadly hollowed-out trees in WWI
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The British and Germans built these deadly hollowed-out trees in WWI

By Christian Lowe

This American tractor became the world’s first-ever tank
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This American tractor became the world’s first-ever tank

By Logan Nye

Soldiers in World War I trenches wearing helmets, positioned in a muddy, cratered battlefield with some operating a machine gun.
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This battle shows Canadians are almost unbeatable when fighting a battle together

By Team Mighty

A tall, cylindrical stone tower stands at the center of a large memorial plaza with symmetrical buildings on either side. The plaza features stairs, manicured lawns, and a sunken oval-shaped area with steps. The city skyline is visible in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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Why the National WWI Museum and Memorial is a ‘Must See’

By Ruddy Cano

A large vintage ocean liner with two tall smokestacks emitting smoke. The ship has multiple decks with railings and several people visible on the deck. The hull is dark-colored, and the upper structure is lighter. The image is black and white, giving it an old, historical appearance.
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Today in military history: US steamship Tuscania torpedoed by Germany

By Team Mighty

Truman medal of honor
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This is why President Truman turned down the Medal of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

Soldiers wearing helmets and carrying rifles are advancing across a barbed wire-covered battlefield with rough terrain and sparse vegetation. The image is in black and white, showing a historical wartime scene.
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Why the British stole German underwear technology in World War I

By Team Mighty

This was the WWI battle between Mexico and the US
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This was the WWI battle between Mexico and the US

By Blake Stilwell

6 ways to drink like a nearly-immortal American warrior
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6 ways to drink like a nearly-immortal American warrior

By Blake Stilwell

The military is the reason behind the ‘Amish Beard’
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The military is the reason behind the ‘Amish Beard’

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white photo of a cavalry charge with soldiers on horseback wearing military uniforms and helmets, some holding lances, moving through a grassy field with dust rising around them.
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Listen to a German WWI veteran describe killing on the Western Front

By Team Mighty

A barren, war-torn landscape with a deep trench running through the center. The ground is rough and uneven, scattered with debris and broken tree stumps, indicating heavy bombardment and destruction. The sky is overcast, adding to the bleak and desolate atmosphere.
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100 years after its groundbreaking, the National WWI Museum is as current as ever

By Miguel Ortiz

A Canadian officer rescued the real Winnie the Pooh
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A Canadian officer rescued the real Winnie the Pooh

By Logan Nye

This famous pilot once dangled from his plane by the machine gun
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This famous pilot once dangled from his plane by the machine gun

By Logan Nye

Five soldiers in World War I uniforms are shown in a battlefield setting. Four soldiers wear gas masks and carry rifles with bayonets, while one soldier on the left appears to be reacting to gas exposure without a mask. The terrain is rough and rocky with smoke or gas in the background. A caption below explains this is a staged exhibition to emphasize the importance of gas masks, noting that 20 to 30 percent of battle casualties in 1918 were due to gas. The image is marked "U.S. Official.
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How this World War I soldier earned the Medal of Honor in a mustard gas attack

By Blake Stilwell

This insane law would force everyone who wanted a war to go fight it
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This insane law would force everyone who wanted a war to go fight it

By Blake Stilwell

Can you pass the US citizenship test?
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Can you pass the US citizenship test?

By Zackry Colston

This dad asked about his son, and the Bismarck was doomed
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This dad asked about his son, and the Bismarck was doomed

By Logan Nye

A chaotic scene of a violent clash between a group of men and police officers. The men on the left are wielding sticks and clubs, while the police officers on the right are pushing back with batons. One man in the center is bent over, holding a tattered American flag. The background shows a tent and a partially constructed or damaged building. The ground is covered with rubble and debris.
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That time Patton denied the guy who saved his life in WWI

By Blake Stilwell