In the months leading up to one of America’s darkest days, Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy, had a curious habit. He was reading Russian newspapers. But why would a young American be so interested in publications from the Soviet Union? Let’s dive into this mystery and see what…
In October 1963, just weeks before the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a mysterious telegram arrived at the U.S. State Department. This secret message from the CIA would set off a chain of events that still puzzles researchers today. At the center of it all was Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who would soon…
World War II wasn’t just fought on the battlefields. Behind the scenes, a quiet revolution occurred in how the U.S. Army managed its massive supply operations. Two unlikely heroes emerged in this revolution: IBM machines and forklifts. These technologies changed the game, making supply operations faster, more efficient, and able to keep up with the…
In the summer of 1862, as the American Civil War raged, a daring cavalry raid led by Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart would become the legend. But hidden within this famous ride around the Union Army was a peculiar rescue mission involving an unlikely hero: a keg of whiskey. This is the untold story of the…
On November 22, 1963, the world changed forever. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, sending shockwaves across the globe. While much attention has been focused on Lee Harvey Oswald and the circumstances surrounding the shooting, there’s another key figure whose story often goes untold: William Robert Greer, the Secret Service agent who…
When you think of World War II, images of tanks, planes, and soldiers probably come to mind. But did you know that one of the most crucial battles of the war was fought over something as seemingly mundane as rubber? That’s right – rubber shortages threatened to bring the U.S. military to a screeching halt….
On November 24, 1963, the world watched in shock as Jack Ruby shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy. In the aftermath of this dramatic event, Ruby’s family members found themselves thrust into the spotlight. Among them was Eva Grant, Jack Ruby’s sister, whose testimony to the…
In the annals of American history, some stories slip through the cracks, forgotten by time and overshadowed by larger events. One such tale is that of Eugene B. Dinkin, a young soldier who tried desperately to warn the world about the impending assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This is his story – a tale…
In the brutal battle for Stalingrad during World War II, the German army made one final, desperate attempt to seize the city. This effort, known as Operation Hubertus, was a last-ditch plan to capture Stalingrad before winter set in. Let’s dive into this dramatic chapter of history and explore how it unfolded. The Road to…
Few battles are as legendary in the annals of World War II as the Battle of Stalingrad. This epic clash between German and Soviet forces lasted for months and turned the tide of the war on the Eastern Front. But within this massive struggle, one building stood out as a symbol of the fierce fighting…