What was the bagpiper’s role in battle?
Throughout history, Scotsmen have gone to war led by a Pipe Major playing his Great Bagpipe. His job was to help his unit mates… Read More »What was the bagpiper’s role in battle?
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Who was the Jewish Doctor that Hitler loved?
As most of you might have heard, Hitler was not very fond of Jews. However, there was one exception – the Edeljude. Dr. Eduard… Read More »Who was the Jewish Doctor that Hitler loved?
Who stormed fortified bunkers armed with a sword and won the day?
Lieutenant-Colonel John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming “Jack” Churchill, was a commando British Army officer who fought throughout the Second World War armed with a longbow,… Read More »Who stormed fortified bunkers armed with a sword and won the day?
Why did President Roosevelt use Al Capone’s car?
On December 8th, 1941, a day after the notorious attack on pearl harbor, the secret service had been tasked to secure President Roosevelt (FDR)… Read More »Why did President Roosevelt use Al Capone’s car?
How high was the Nazi army when invading France?
As a kite! In May 1940 the German army faced a superior Anglo-French force. The Latter was better trained, better equipped, and by far… Read More »How high was the Nazi army when invading France?
Was Hitler’s No. 1 soldier an Israeli spy?
During WW2, SS-Obersturmbannführer Otto Skorzeny, commander of the SS special forces was referred by allied media as “The most dangerous man in Europe” and… Read More »Was Hitler’s No. 1 soldier an Israeli spy?
How did WW2 make Nutella what it is today?
During WW2 a shortage of chocolate in Italy drove cocoa prices up. In turn, this price surge drove one Pietro Ferrero – Nutella’s Italian… Read More »How did WW2 make Nutella what it is today?
Why did the Nazis assassinate Hollywood’s star?
On June 1st, 1943 KLM’s flight No 777 took off from Portugal to England. Believing that Winston Churchill is on board, the German air… Read More »Why did the Nazis assassinate Hollywood’s star?
Why did His Majesty’s secret service try to feminize Hitler?
During WWII – that is to say, way before Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, and some other badass Iron ladies – the British Secret Service held… Read More »Why did His Majesty’s secret service try to feminize Hitler?