Costa Rica is one of the rare countries that officially abolished a permanent army. Its 1949…
History’s Oddest Military Recruitment Tricks: Strange Tactics Armies Have Actually Used
War has never appealed to me. Serving your country is one thing; being dragged into someone else’s political grudge match is another. I’ve never understood the romance of dying for a slogan, a flag, or whichever ideology happens to be fashionable that decade. But here’s the thing: military leaders have always known that enthusiasm for … Continue reading History’s Oddest Military Recruitment Tricks: Strange Tactics Armies Have Actually Used
Marines: 7 Surprising Facts Behind the Corps’ Grit, Rituals, and Legendary Workarounds
Ask a Marine what the Corps is, and you’ll get a look before you get an answer. It’s not just a uniform or a job—it’s a language, a rhythm, and a stack of stories told in chow halls and on midnight watch. From rituals that predate the country itself to clever hacks that outfox high-tech … Continue reading Marines: 7 Surprising Facts Behind the Corps’ Grit, Rituals, and Legendary Workarounds
5 Tidbits about the French Foreign Legion
Established in the 19th century, The French Foreign Legion stands out for its unique traditions and diverse membership. Let’s delve into some lesser-known aspects of this fascinating group: 1. A New Identity on Entry: Joining the French Foreign Legion isn’t a straightforward affair. Recruits must adopt a pseudonym upon entering. After a year, they can … Continue reading 5 Tidbits about the French Foreign Legion
Lady Lucy Houston was a British philanthropist…
Lady Lucy Houston was a British philanthropist who, after WWI, recognized the need for a strong Air Force. When the British government refused, she funded development of what became the Spitfire. She passed before WWII, and never saw how much that investment paid off.
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The US Army tradition of naming helicopters….
The US Army tradition of naming helicopters after Native American Tribes (something that was once an official regulation) dates to 1947 and General Hamilton Howze who felt that helicopters were meant to attack the flank and fade away…in the tradition of the Plains Indian tribes. US Army Aviation was centered in Fort Sill Oklahoma, which […]
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The US Army made a tactical deception…
The US Army made a tactical deception unit known as the “Ghost Army” during World War II. This 1,100-man unit created a “traveling road show,” utilizing inflatable tanks, sound trucks, fake radio transmissions & scripts. It was kept secret for more than 40 years until declassified in 1996.
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The Chinese Army has been training…
The Chinese Army has been training 10,000 pigeons to provide support to the military’s communications in the event that war renders its modern technology unusable. The pigeons, flying at speeds of up to 75 miles (120 km) per hour, are being trained to carry loads of up to 3.5 oz (100 g).
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The “Other” German Army – Chile’s Prussian Tradition
In 1886, the Germans sent a mission to Chile to help train and modernise the Chilean army. As a result of the Germans overhaul of their army, the ceremonial uniforms, weapons and marching songs are all German or German based, and military parades look like a step into Germany 150 years ago.
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The reason why Amish grow beards…
The reason why Amish grow beards but shave their mustaches is to represent their pacifism. The Amish associate mustaches with the military and thus they shave their mustaches to show they would never serve in warfare. The Amish who did serve did so in the Civilian Service Corps.
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