David Beren, Author for History-Computer

David has been writing for History-Computer since 2021, but has worked in digital media for well over a decade. He’s a resident of South Florida, David enjoys retro gaming, cruising, and his home state’s sunny weather. Favorite Historical Periods: American Revolution and the Digital Age Favorite Historical Sites: Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA (due to their importance during the Revolution) Favorite Historical Figure: Ben Franklin

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These Modern Technologies Came Straight From Military Research

Published: by David Beren

When most people think about military inventions, they think about the development of increasingly dangerous weapons. But that isn’t the […]

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These Political Scandals Rocked Washington Before Watergate

Published: by David Beren

It won’t surprise anyone to learn that American politicians have long been suspected of being untrustworthy, and at worst, corrupt. […]

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These Civilians Risked It All to Stand Up to Nazi Forces in World War II

Published: by David Beren

During the Second World War, atrocities and horrors took place all over Europe as country after country fell to the […]

These Secret WWII Missions Sound Like Hollywood Scripts, But They’re Real

Published: by David Beren

Fighting a global war can force every side involved to get creative in gaining an advantage over its adversaries. This […]

15 Odd Weapons That Were Too Weird for the Battlefield

Published: by David Beren

During times of warfare, each side almost always needs to build weapons capable of causing significant damage to the enemy. […]

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These Gunmakers Make the American Military the Best in the World

Published: by David Beren

Given that the United States was founded in part on the individual’s right to own firearms, it is no surprise […]

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These Infamous Heists Involved Firepower You Won’t Believe

Published: by David Beren

It’s an unfortunate truth that crime continues in both America and the world as long as firearms remain widely available. […]

These WWII Guns Are Still in Use Around the World

Published: by David Beren

One of the more notable aspects of firearms designed for war is that they are built to withstand all kinds […]

These are the Firearms American War Veterans Relied on in Battle

Published: by David Beren

When it comes to the history of America, guns are ingrained in the country’s DNA. From its founding, which began […]

The Guns Used by America’s Most Notorious Outlaws

Published: by David Beren

One of America’s best-known obsessions is guns. Even though gun crimes are horrible, there have been moments in time when […]

These Axis Mistakes May Have Cost Them the War

Published: by David Beren

One of the worst conflicts in recorded human history, World War II will be forever remembered for the millions of […]

These Under-the-Radar Allies Helped Win World War II

Published: by David Beren

A truly global conflict, over 70 nations took part in the fighting of World War II. Looking back at the […]

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This Pope Reigned Longer Than Any Other, and It’s Not Even Close

Published: by David Beren

With Pope Francis’s death on Monday, April 21, 2025, the Roman Catholic Church around the world is entering a period of mourning. […]

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These Cities Were Decimated by World War II Bombings

Published: by David Beren

One of the unfortunate truths about World War II, or any war for that matter, is that far too often, […]

These WWII Battles Disrupted the Course of the War

Published: by David Beren

During World War II, a number of important battles took place that undoubtedly changed the war’s course and that of […]

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This President Vetoed More Bills Than Any Other, and It’s Not Even Close

Published: by David Beren

The President of the United States has access to an important tool that can tip the scales of power between […]

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These Campaign Slogans Made Men into U.S. Presidents

Published: by David Beren

When Presidential elections occur in the United States, sometimes a witty catchphrase from a campaign can captivate and inspire millions […]

These Were the Largest Naval Battles of WWII, By the Numbers

Published: by David Beren

While much of World War II is remembered as taking place on land or in the sky, the battles in […]

These Military Inventions From WWII Were Shockingly Ahead of Their Time

Published: by David Beren

When you think about World War II and the different technologies used to try to win the war, both the […]

The Remarkable Story of How One Man Survived 9 Days Lost in the Sahara Desert

Published: by David Beren

One of the most interesting survival stories you will ever hear about is also one of the most controversial. In […]

The Past 100 Years of American Tariff Laws, and How Effective They Were

Published: by David Beren

With tariffs dominating the news, you might be curious how the United States has used tariffs throughout history to create […]

This President Signed the Most Executive Orders, and It’s Not Even Close

Published: by David Beren

President Trump has issued an onslaught of executive orders during his first 100 days of his second term. According to FederalRegister.gov, […]

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The Ancient Empire That Refuses to Fall After 1,000 Years

Published: by David Beren

Throughout history, empires have risen and fallen over the centuries, all of which have shaped the world today. The ancient […]

This Automaker Swapped Steering Wheels for Tank Turrets

Published: by David Beren

With the United States dragged into World War II on account of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, a sleeping […]

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