From actor, comedian, writer, and host of the hit history podcast SNAFU, Ed Helms brings you an absurdly entertaining look at historys greatest screwups, complete with lively illustrations.

History contains a plethora of insane screwupsotherwise known as SNAFUs. Coined during World War I, SNAFU is an acronym that stands for Situation Normal: All F*cked Up. In other words, things are pretty screwed up, but arent they always?

Spanning from the 1950s to the 2000s, Ed Helms steps in as unofficial history teacher with a loving tribute to humanitys finest faceplants, diving into each decades craziest SNAFUs. From planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather, this book will unpack the incredibly ironic decision-making and hilariously terrifying aftermath of Americas biggest mishaps.

Filled with sharp humor and lively illustrations, SNAFU is a wild ride through time that covers the hilarious, head-scratching, and occasionally inspiring blunders that have shaped our world and made historians spit-take Theyre the kind of stories that not only entertain but offer fresh insights that just might prevent history from repeating itself again and again.