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Wars, Conflict & Heroes

A collection of 87 issues

The Phantom of the Parliament: How a Notorious War Criminal Held His Seat After Vanishing in a War Zone

Infamous WWII war criminal Masanobu Tsuji evaded justice to become a Japanese politician. He vanished in the Laotian jungle in 1961 but, because he was legally just "missing," he astonishingly kept his parliamentary seat until 1965, creating one of history's oddest political ghosts.

History Biography & Personal Stories Wars, Conflict & Heroes

Hitler's Golden Handcuffs: The Secret Slush Fund That Bought the Wehrmacht's Loyalty

During WWII, Hitler operated "Konto 5," a secret slush fund dispensing 40 million tax-free Reichsmarks annually to senior generals. This official bribery scheme ensured personal loyalty by intertwining their financial fortunes with the survival of the Nazi regime.

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes

The Disobedient Saviors: How a 'Trigger-Happy' UN Unit Broke Every Rule to Keep the Peace in Bosnia

In 1993 Bosnia, the UN's Nordic Battalion (NORDBAT 2) defied orders and restrictive rules of engagement. By faking radio silence and using aggressive force, they successfully protected civilians in the Tuzla safe area without suffering a single combat death, earning the nickname 'trigger-happy.'

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Operation Popeye: How the U.S. Secretly Weaponized the Weather in Vietnam

In 1967, the U.S. military secretly used cloud seeding to extend Vietnam's monsoon season. Codenamed Operation Popeye, the program was deemed 'outstandingly successful' at disrupting enemy supply lines, a fact confirmed in a declassified memo to President Johnson.

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The Coup That Never Was: How 'Peace for Our Time' Inadvertently Saved Hitler

In 1938, high-ranking German officials planned to overthrow Hitler if he invaded Czechoslovakia. The plot crumbled when Britain and France appeased him at Munich, giving Hitler a bloodless victory and removing the conspirators' pretext for action, tragically paving the way for WWII.

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes

Killing with Kindness: The Story of Churchill's Polite Declaration of War

On December 7, 1941, with his Foreign Secretary en route to Moscow, Winston Churchill personally drafted Britain's declaration of war on Japan. His surprisingly polite and formal letter concluded with a simple "I have the honour to be... Your obedient servant."

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories

The Unlikeliest Diplomat: How a Red London Taxi Served the Falkland Islands for 34 Years

From 1976 to 2010, the Governor of the Falkland Islands' official car was a red London taxi. A symbol of British identity, it served 11 governors, survived the 1982 Argentine invasion, and is now a cherished museum piece representing the islands' unique history and resilience.

History Geography & Places Wars, Conflict & Heroes

An Assassin Acquitted: The Trial That Put the Armenian Genocide in the Dock

Haunted by the murder of his family during the Armenian Genocide, Soghomon Tehlirian tracked down and assassinated the genocide's chief architect, Talaat Pasha, in Berlin. His subsequent trial became an unprecedented indictment of the Ottoman government, ending in a stunning acquittal.

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories

More Than a Mascot: The Official Medical Files of George, the WWII Battleship Cat

During WWII, a stray cat named George was rescued by the crew of the USS North Carolina. To boost morale, they created hilarious 'official' medical and service records for him, cementing his legacy as a cherished member of the crew and a unique figure in naval history.

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