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The Best Films Set During World War II
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“War! Huh! Yeah. What is it good for…?” According to Edwin Starr, absolutely nothin’. But what about all those war glorification movies featuring the WWII era? FYI: The word glory is taken from the Latin root, gloria, and ultimately settles on this idea of weight or incredible substance. It’s easy to “glorify” the allied actions […] The post The Best Films Set During World War II appeared first on Goliath.
Ridiculous History: A Nation Sacrifices Its Sausage to Fight a War
They may not seem stealthy now, but in WWI, zeppelins were airborne attackers. Learn what strange ingredient zeppelins needed at HowStuffWorks Now.
Do You Know Who Won These Civil War Battles?
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The civil war was the bloodiest war in American history because no matter which side won a battle, Americans died. The war involved many battles, many of which aren't well known. Can you say who won these battles?
Can You Name the Star Wars Character From 3 Hints?
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Part of the appeal of Star Wars is its wide cast of dashing heroes, menacing villains and aliens of all colors, shapes and sizes! Pass, or pass not. There is no try. Name the character!
Star Wars: Every Lightsaber Battle Ranked From Worst To Best
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Ever since Luke Skywalker first activated his father’s lightsaber in 1977’s A New Hope, Star Wars fans have been obsessed with the sci-fi laser swords wielded by Jedi and Sith alike. Of course, there are plenty of other reasons to love Star Wars — the characters, the different alien races, the space combat — but […] The post Star Wars: Every Lightsaber Battle Ranked From Worst To Best appeared first on Goliath.
Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program
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In a bizarre experiment during the Cold War, the CIA used prostitutes and bordellos to lure customers only to drug them with LSD.
How the Truman Doctrine Changed American Foreign Policy Forever
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The Truman Doctrine was an American foreign policy created to counter Soviet geopolitical expansion. But some consider it as the official beginning of the Cold War.
M-48 General George S. Patton Medium Tank
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The M-48 General George S. Patton Medium Tank was developed in anticipation of the Cold War and used in the Korean War. Explore the M-48 Patton tank.
What's Mutual Assured Destruction?
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Mutual assured destruction was the principle behind Cold War military strategy. Learn about mutual assured destruction and its violent implications.
How McCarthyism Worked
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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.