Today in War History
· 1429, Joan of Arc lifts the Siege of Orléans
· 1846, The Battle of Palo Alto
· 1884, Harry S. Truman is born
· 1942, The Battle of the Coral Sea ends
· 1945, Frank Bourne dies
· 1945, German forces agree to an unconditional surrender
Featured
Before Serving in the White House, Jimmy Carter Made a Name for Himself in the US Navy
· Why Does NORAD Track Santa Claus?
· ‘Mad Mike’ Hoare: The Irish Major Turned World-Famous Mercenary
· Facts About the Purple Heart, the Oldest Military Decoration Still Presented to US Service Members
Guest Authors
Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum Embarking on Project to Reconstruct WWII-Era Fairey Barracuda
· The British Army Took Over the Village of Tyneham to Prepare for D-Day
· Museum Releases Promotional Booklet Ahead of ‘The Third Man’ Film Anniversary
· St. Ermin’s Hotel: The London Hotel Favorited By Spies
World War 2
· Two Aircraft Carriers Were Stationed In the Great Lakes During WWII
· Henry Fonda Served In the US Navy During WWII – He Didn’t Want to ‘Be a Fake In a War Studio’
· Facts About D-Day – The Amphibious Landings That Changed the Course of World War II
· Maurice Rose: The Highest Ranking US Officer Killed By the Enemy In Europe During WWII
· Have You Ever Wanted to Take a Ride in a German Tiger Tank? Now May Be Your Chance!
Ancient History
Touring Exhibition Offers Look at Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain
· Upcoming ‘House of Ashur’ Series Brings Back ‘Spartacus’ Universe After Decade-Long Hiatus
· Site of Historic Clash Between Spartacus and the Roman Republic Discovered in Italy
· Roland Emmerich Reveals Possible Concept for Second Season of ‘Those About to Die’
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