[ad_1] IEDs are common in modern warfare, but were used in Vietnam by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese military. They used booby traps such as punji stakes and tripwires to attack American soldiers, causing injury and psychological damage. Improvised explosive devices, or IEDs as they are now known, have become commonplace in 21st century […]
[ad_1] Mustaches were mandatory for British soldiers between 1860 and 1916 due to a military rule that prohibited shaving above the upper lip. The directive was influenced by French soldiers who believed mustaches represented virility. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that soldiers were allowed to keep the upper lip area clean-shaven. Mustaches are […]
