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The forced abdication of the Russian Tsar Nicolas II in 1917  sparked a civil war between the Bolshevik "Red" army fighting for Communism and various factions known as the "White" army, generally fighting against the Communists. In an effor…

Dictators are colorful people, to put it mildly. It must be something about being constantly alone, maybe being a little paranoid all the time, or maybe they just get on a non-stop high from absolute power. Hitler thought eating meat was …

There are things common to the military no matter what branch a service-member joins, and they often extend outside the front gate of the installation. Whether in the Air Force or the Army, troops can count on regulations sometimes makin…

Throughout the U.S. military's long and storied history, there have been many different tasks that could only be completed by troops in specific, highly-trained roles. These military occupations and ratings were once critical to the fight …

For service members, being captured and interrogated by the enemy is nightmare scenario no matter how you slice it. And for some — particularly special operations forces and aviators who fly well behind enemy lines — there's a good e…

In 1986, Paramount released Top Gun, story about a hotshot Naval aviator named "Maverick" who had some extreme daddy issues. The film was action-packed with awesome dogfights and a classic rivalry.Did you ever wonder how differ…

Most of us feel on top of the world after we graduate from boot camp. After spending several weeks being yelled at and told what to do every second of the day, you think you're now finally free. Now that you've learned how to make your …

History's Vikings is finally back for the second half of season 5 and the story has shifted focus from the legendary viking warrior, Ragnar Lothbrok, to his sons, Björn Ironside and Ivar the Boneless.While previous instal…

Walk onto any Marine Corps base and you'll hear all sorts of celebratory grunts, like "ERRR," and "Yut," echoing throughout the well-trimmed grounds. However, one grunt stands out the most amongst Marines from the day they ent…

Making rank has its privileges. You get to wear your upgraded rank insignia, your title officially changes, and, most importantly, you get paid more. With all of the perks that come with picking up a rank, there are a few common aspects…