The Bodyguard of a Nazi Fugitive
After escaping justice following the mass-murdering tens of thousands of innocents, it's fair to say that as a fugitive Nazi in the post-war years, you'll...
Hezbollah’s Military Disneyland
The laughter of schoolchildren combined with the sinister hum of an Israeli drone hovering ominously above the clouds is truly something. Arriving in Beirut, I...
War Criminals Oskar Dirlewanger
Throughout the vast ranks of the Nazi regime, there was extensive list of murderous, genocidal figures. However, there were some who were so sadistic and...
War Criminals Klaus ”The Butcher” Barbie
Many would assume that stories of war criminals end when the war is over, for some, that is far from the case. The man we'll...
General Butt Naked Liberia’s Cannibal Warlord
Africa didn't earn its nickname of the heart of darkness without reason. The last few decades have seen gruesome civil wars erupt across the continent...
Dictator Swagger: April 11, 1985 – Enver Hoxha Albania’s “Iron Fist” Dies
Dictator Swagger:On This Day Tirana, Albania – April 11, 1985: Albania's communist leader Enver Hoxha dies of complications brought on by a ventricular fibrillation. Hoxha...
Dictator Swagger: April 9, 2003 – Saddam Hussein Statue Pulled Down In Central Baghdad
Dictator Swagger:On This Day Baghdad, Iraq, April 9, 2003: With the help of U.S. troops, Iraqi civilians tear down a statue of Saddam Hussein in...
Dictator Swagger: April 7, 2020 – Deposed Chadian Dictator Hissène Habré Moved From Prison To House Arrest
Dictator Swagger:On This Day April 7, 2020 – Hissène Habré, the former dictator of Chad from 1982-1990, has been granted 60 days of house arrest...