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United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

Military Trivia Quiz

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For about as long as humans have come together in groups, we've had fighting forces to protect what's ours. They've definitely changed a lot over the centuries, though. Fight your way through this quiz and see what military trivia you know!

Inside Unit 731, Japan's Gruesome WWII Human Experiment Program

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Unit 731 was a covert biological warfare research unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Some of the most heinous war crimes ever were committed there. Why is it still so shrouded in secrecy?

Air Superiority: The Military Aircraft Quiz

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Aircraft have been part of military tactics and strategy since before airplanes were invented (there were military balloons!) Check your knowledge of military history and technology with this military aircraft quiz.

How Military Camouflage Works

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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.

How Virtual Reality Military Applications Work

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Virtual reality military applications include battlefield simulations and military vehicle simulations. Learn about virtual reality military applications.

Watch Your Six: Military Jet Pictures

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This military jets image gallery shows some of the planes used by the U.S. Air Force. Take a flight through these military jet pictures.

Military Vehicle Trivia

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Tanks! Jeeps! Armored personnel carriers! The military has more vehicles with more variations than most people could possibly imagine. If you care to test your military vehicle trivia knowledge, gear up and deploy into the quiz!

U.S. Military Dogs Usually Outrank Their Handlers

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Members of the U.S. armed forces and their loyal dogs have always had a special relationship – so special that the canine usually outranks its handler. What's behind this military tradition?

How Narco States Work

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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.

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