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Remains Discovered In Poland Could Be Members of Elite WWII-Era...
Remains discovered in Poland are believed to date back to the Second World War and could potentially belong to New Zealander members of the famous Long Range Desert Group. Men with the Long Range...
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The USS Franklin was the Most Damaged Aircraft Carrier to Survive WWII
The USS Franklin (CV-13) was a member of the Essex-class of aircraft carriers, which had a successful design that served well during World War II and into the post-war years. The fifth Essex-class...
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This Marine General’s Sword Somehow Wound Up In A Pawnshop
Various types of items can be purchased on eBay, with some auctions bringing in thousands of dollars. When Marine veteran Chris Anderson logged onto the site in November 2017, he knew what he was...
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Five Celebrated Military Commanders Who Might Not Live Up To Their Hype
Nearly all notable military leaders are surrounded by controversy, usually from those who think they were great – and those who think they weren’t. As more research is done, opinions can change on what...
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The Japanese Set Up Internment Camps in the Philippines During WWII
During World War II, the United States forced 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps. The action represented one of the darker moments in American history. At the same time, the Japanese were...
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Hiroshima Shadows Are Haunting Reminders of the Atomic Bombs Dropped in 1945
When the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, no one realized the immediate catastrophic impact it would have. Some of the most haunting reminders of the devastating loss of...
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The Most Important Battleships in American History
In order to remain a prominent world power in the late 1800s, the US had to keep up with the latest military technology. When South American countries began to purchase armored warships, America began...
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Revolutionary War-Era Cannons Pulled from Savannah River Could Be from...
The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District has completed maintenance dredging in the Savannah River, a project which uncovered a total of 19 cannons dating back to the American Revolutionary...
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Top Classic Movies Starring US Military Veterans
Actors often rely on life experiences to inform their performances on the big screen, and a portion of the greatest actors of all time served in the US military. Below are some of the greatest acting...
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Kota Bharu: How Imperial Japan Conquered British Malaya in the Most Unlikely Way
Just 70 minutes before the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service commenced an attack on the United States naval base Pearl Harbor, another equally horrific battle was ensuing on the British island of...
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The M203 Grenade Launcher’s Decades of Service Are Proof of Its Effectiveness
Throughout the course of the Vietnam War, the US Army developed a number of grenade launchers to aid forces in Southeast Asia. One of those was the M203, a single-shot under-barrel launcher designed to...
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The USS Maryland (BB-46) Survived Two Kamikaze Hits During WWII And Stayed In...
The USS Maryland (BB-46) was commissioned in 1921 and saw heavy use in World War II. She was right at the forefront of many important battles. And while Maryland took many hits, she was never knocked...
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Hosea Williams: A War Hero Whose Mistreatment At Home Led Him To Civil Rights...
Hosea Williams was one of the most prominent Civil Rights activists of the 20th Century. He was a key confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. and was credited with continuing King’s work after he was...
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These Unsettling Facts About WWII Aren’t Taught In School
Volumes have been written about the Second World War. Generations of students have learned about the conflict and, depending on the extent of their education, they’re only taught a specific set of...
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C-4: The Vietnam-Era Explosive Still Used Today
The Second World War was the catalyst for countless new technologies that we still use today. From medicines like penicillin to the atomic bomb and even M&Ms – wartime innovations continue to shape...
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Colditz Castle Was Turned Into a Prisoner of War Camp During the Second World...
Colditz Castle, located in the Saxony town of the same name, has a long history. Dating back to the Holy Roman Empire, it has been used for a number of different purposes, including as a prisoner of...
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The History Behind the USAF’s Top-Secret Fighter Pilot Unit in Vietnam
A new documentary slated to premiere on PBS stations on May 2, 2022 will introduce audiences to the never-before-told story of 157 US Air Force fighter pilots and their experimental unit designed to...
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The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 ‘Sturmböcke’ Was Designed to Take On the Boeing B-17...
In the early stages of World War II, aerial combat over Europe was dominated by two particular aircraft: the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire. Both received numerous upgrades, but the...
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The Battle of Bloody Ridge Definitely Earned Its Name During The Korean War
The Korean War saw United Nations and North Korean forces repeatedly bounce back and forth between gaining territory and quickly losing it. UN troops were pushed back to the sea and almost lost the...
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Julia Child Was An OSS Agent Before She Was A World Class Chef
Julia Child is best known for bringing delicious French food into American kitchens, but did you know she was an American spy during the Second World War? During the Second World War, Child was...
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