Introduction Leatherneck is a military slang term for a member of the United States Marine Corps, or of the Corps of Royal Marines. It is generally believed to originate in the wearing of a “leather stock” that went around the neck. Contrary to popular opinion, it was used not to protect the neck during swordfights… Read More
Introduction Devil Dog is a nickname for a United States Marine. Refer to Jarhead and Leatherneck. Brief History Multiple publications of the United States Marine Corps claim that the nickname “Teufel Hunden”[a] – “Devil Dogs” in English – was bestowed upon the Marines by German soldiers at the Battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918… Read More
Events 660 BC – Traditional date for the foundation of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. 55 – The death under mysterious circumstances of Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, heir to the Roman empire, on the eve of his coming of age clears the way for Nero to become Emperor. 951 – Guo Wei, a court official, leads… Read More
Introduction To show their respect and gratitude, many retailers offer military discounts to military personnel, including active duty, veterans, first-responders, reservists, and families of the Armed Forces. Most eligible shoppers can save as much as 50% on their shopping by presenting a military ID or by filling out an online application to quicken the process.… Read More
Introduction The Battle of Fishguard was a military invasion of Great Britain by Revolutionary France during the War of the First Coalition (Refer to French Revolutionary Wars). The brief campaign, on 22-24 February 1797, is the most recent landing on British soil by a hostile foreign force, and thus is often referred to as the… Read More
Introduction Walter David Ehlers (07 May 1921 to 20 February 2014) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the US armed forces’ highest decoration, the Medal of Honour, for his actions in World War II. Early Life Ehlers was born on 07 May 1921, in Junction City, Kansas. Military Service Ehlers joined… Read More
Introduction Lieutenant Commander Edward Henry O’Hare (13 March 1914 to 26 November 1943) was an American naval aviator of the United States Navy, who on 20 February 1942, became the Navy’s first fighter ace of the war when he single-handedly attacked a formation of nine heavy bombers approaching his aircraft carrier. Even though he had… Read More
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