soldiers from every country salute with their right hand.

according to department of defense data, almost 5 times as many troops die as a result of suicide than via battle.

the majority of those who suffer from ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder) are not soldiers - they're rape victims. only 10% of soldiers experience ptsd, but 50% of rape victims do - and there are more rape victims than soldiers.

during the vietnam war, soldiers would sometimes take c-4 plastic explosive out of claymore mines and eat it, either to get high or get sick and be put on temporary leave.

more australian sas soldiers die during training than during combat.

pakistan contributes more troops to united nations peacekeeping forces than any other country.