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The Unkillable Adrian Carton de Wiart: “Frankly, I Had Enjoyed the War”

The Unkillable Adrian Carton de Wiart: “Frankly, I Had Enjoyed the War”

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Carton de Wiart was raised in a world of privilege, but he was never soft.

Yang Kyoungjong: The Reluctant Soldier

Yang Kyoungjong: The Reluctant Soldier

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In 2011, Yang’s story formed the basis for a South Korean movie titled My Way. However, documentary filmmakers in Korea have researched the story and cast doubt on its veracity.

Joseph Stalin: The Short-Statured Weatherman who Killed 9 Million People

Joseph Stalin: The Short-Statured Weatherman who Killed 9 Million People

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Stalin was likely personally responsible for the deaths of around 6 million people. His lunatic policies claimed another 3 million lives beyond that.