Author: Todd Neikirk
Todd Neikirk is a New Jersey-based politics, entertainment and history writer. His work has been featured in psfk.com, foxsports.com, politicususa.com and hillreporter.com. He enjoys sports, politics, comic books, and anything that has to do with history.
When he is not sitting in front of a laptop, Todd enjoys soaking up everything the Jersey Shore has to offer with his wife, two sons and American Foxhound, Wally.
The USS Midway’s Aircraft Were Credited with the First MiG Kills in Vietnam
Air battles became very common during World War II. As a result, the leading powers in the world had to build more aircraft carriers. The…
Leading the Way: The Greatest Military Leaders in Historical War Movies
There are few things more important in the military than leadership. Oftentimes, the quality of a unit’s leader(s) can be the difference between victory and…
These Unsettling Facts About WWII Aren’t Taught In School
Volumes have been written about the Second World War. Generations of students have learned about the conflict and, depending on the extent of their education,…
Hosea Williams: A War Hero Whose Mistreatment At Home Led Him To Civil Rights Activism
Hosea Williams was one of the most prominent Civil Rights activists of the 20th Century. He was a key confidant to Martin Luther King Jr.…
The USS Maryland (BB-46) Survived Two Kamikaze Hits During WWII And Stayed In The Fight
The USS Maryland (BB-46) was commissioned in 1921 and saw heavy use in World War II. She was right at the forefront of many important…
Top Classic Movies Starring US Military Veterans
Actors often rely on life experiences to inform their performances on the big screen, and a portion of the greatest actors of all time served…
The Most Important Battleships in American History
In order to remain a prominent world power in the late 1800s, the US had to keep up with the latest military technology. When South…
The Japanese Set Up Internment Camps in the Philippines During WWII
During World War II, the United States forced 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps. The action represented one of the darker moments in American history.…
The 5 Most Effective Infantry Weapons Still Being Used Today
Thanks to the development and refinement of weapons, infantry warfare changed dramatically over the course of the 20th Century. Assault weapons that were once heavy…
5 Embarrassing Battle Losses From Military History
There are simple rules governing most battle victories in recorded history. And one of them is; if one army has a significant advantage in terms…
The Best Movie Battle Scenes to Ever Come Out of Hollywood
By Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald A number of incredible war films are released each year. Covering both fictional and real-life historical conflicts, many go…
Facts About The Battle of San Juan Hill, from Major Blunders to Remarkable Bravery
The Battle of San Juan Hill is most notable for the participation of the Rough Riders. This skirmish made a hero out of the founder…