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The history of warfare; stories of combat and conflict across land, seas and skies, from ancient times to the present.
10 Allegedly Haunted Military Bases
Though there is never conclusive proof, legends and eyewitness reports overwhelmingly indicate that ghosts and entities result, most often, from violent and premature deaths. Disturbing events of the past lead to strange occurrences in the present. Many such haunted sites include mental institutions, hospitals and clinics, and of course, battlefields and military bases. With respect to this last category, reports of haunted military bases have been heard across the country, and the world. The reports range from specific individuals whose violent or tragic deaths we have corroborated reports of, to simply creepy occurrences of objects moving on their own, winds blowing with no windows open, and brief glimpses of unknown individuals that disappear in a heartbeat. There's no denying that many disturbing things have happened at military bases throughout the world, and it seems, to many, that unfortunate souls still roam the halls, rooms, and streets where they died.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago in Serve10 Priceless Treasures Lost During Wars
War is the ultimate form of universal loss. When a war is waged, people lose their lives, their livelihoods, and at times, even their faith in humanity.
Iggy PaulsenPublished 6 years ago in Serve10 Bizarre Military Mysteries No One Can Explain
Military history always makes for an interesting, gripping read. People still remain fascinated by the most notorious war criminals of all time, enjoy reading about the greatest generals in history, and watch war movies because military life is so uniquely dramatic.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in ServeThe Iolaire
The Iolaire There are a lot of publications about the Iolaire disaster that devastated the population of the Isle of Lewis. I have lived on the island my whole life, and as far as I know my family goes back generations on this island. We are all taught the story in school, to make sure we are well versed in the tragic story that shook the island, and now I will share it with you.
Den1c MacleodPublished 6 years ago in ServeRevolutionary War Monument to Remember the Diversity of All Who Sacrificed in Crucial Local Battle
Picture a monument of a White American officer flanked in battle by an African American enlistee and a Native American sharpshooter, and the commemoration must come no earlier than the Korean War. Therefore, only revisionist history driven by the demands of excessive political correctness could place the scene before that time. So for someone to actually put up the statue would have to be seen as taking the rewrite to a whole other level. That said, Michael Kahn of Yorktown Heights has set such an initiative in motion and hopes to have that very Revolutionary War Monument in place at Downing Park in the near future. Nonetheless, he feels very secure in the historical accuracy and its intent to remember all who served—especially in this area.
Rich MonettiPublished 6 years ago in ServeTrench Warfare
Trench warfare tactics exercised in World War I were detrimental both strategically and psychologically. The outdated fighting style of two sides lining up and firing at each other, except paired with new battlefield technology such as machine guns, chemical weapons, and tanks, made exactly a recipe for disaster. The environment was pestilent, disgusting, and sickness spread quickly. The reeking smell of death, and the relentless sound of explosions, screams, and gunfire were all too common on the battlefields of World War I. These factors resulted in both a massive death toll for both sides and traumatized combatants.
Tyler BuchananPublished 6 years ago in ServeRemembering Our History
I grew up on the Mason-Dixon line just south of the St. Michaels, the town made infamous for outsmarting the Brits during the Revolutionary War. We have some Northerner traits, some southern hospitality, and our very own Chesapeake Bay culture. Even though we lived in an area that saw the most "brother against brother" situations, with the battle lines drawn less than an hour from my home, one thing we don't have is hate. We don't hate the North, we don't hate America, we don't hate the South, and we don't hate either flag. We respect them all.
Shannon HumphreyPublished 6 years ago in ServeNapoleon in Egypt
After substantial military victories for France over the Austrian Empire in Italy, a 29-year-old General named Napoleon Bonaparte decided that conquering Egypt would help in France’s war with England by blocking trade from India to the island nation. Napoleon was clearly inspired by his hero Alexander the Great who had conquered Egypt millennia previous.
john cosmaPublished 6 years ago in ServeThe Tragic Irony of the SS Cap Arcona
Preface Like me, perhaps you also have heard enough and seen enough renditions about the Titanic disaster. This story is about the ship that played the Titanic in the Nazi-made movie about the undying legend.
The Worlds Largest Thermonuclear device: The Tsar Bomb
The Tsar Bomb was, and still remains, the largest thermonuclear weapon ever created. It’s production began in July of 1961, ordered by Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev, who originally wanted a 100 megaton bomb to be built and tested as a testament to the Soviet technical strength and military might. This order for construction came only a few months before the moratorium (the suspension of all nuclear testing by both the USSR and the USA by a legally non-binding agreement that can be revoked at any time) was revoked. As geopolitical tensions rose, the Soviets needed a way to strike fear into the hearts of Europe and the USA. The solution was the Tsar Bomb. October came and political leaders from all sides pleaded with the Soviets to not test the bomb. President Kennedy even made the accusation that the test was for political gain and had no real military application. The test proceeded on schedule despite fears of burning a hole in the atmosphere and contrary to the wishes of economists, politicians, and scientists. The Tsar Bomb test was successful in elevating levels of fear and unease in Europe. So what is this bomb's history? How was it made? What were the risks? And why was it made?
Dominic BerningPublished 6 years ago in ServeMilitary Inventions You Use Every Day
Most people assume that the military only invents things like guns, weapons, and maybe one or two tactical helmets. This is just not true! The military actually is one of the biggest invention powerhouses in the country.
Buddy BrownPublished 6 years ago in ServeThe Rwandan Genocide
Everyone has heard of the holocaust that killed millions of Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, and any other person that didn't fit the Nazis' views of perfect. And while this tragedy had a lasting impact on Europe and WW2, it is not the only genocide to have shaken the world.
Lorraine WoiakPublished 6 years ago in Serve