Why Sneak Attacks Succeeded in WW2
The Pearl Harbor attack by Japan against America is one of the most devastating surprise attacks in modern history. The nation still mourns and U.S.…
6 Crazy Pranks Pulled by Soldiers – in the Middle of War
War is brutal and bloody. It is rarely a laughing matter. However, some soldiers deal with the horror they encounter by cultivating an inclination toward…
Carrots Improve Your Night Vision: Fact or Propaganda From the RAF?
As children, we are told to eat carrots to improve our eyesight. Carrots, we are informed, will help us see at night and will be…
Master Sergeant & His Men Saved 200 Jewish Soldiers in a Concentration Camp
Many, if not most, acts of heroism during war are loud, violent, and leave the hero or heroes shaken for the rest of their lives.…
XB-19: The Bomber That Never Got to Fight But Did Have Its Own Kitchen
During WWII, hundreds of aircraft of all types were designed and produced by the main belligerents of the conflict. Some went on to become legendary.…
B-24 “Hot Stuff” – The Forgotten Bomber That Broke the Memphis Belle’s Record First
The B–24 bomber crew of the “Hot Stuff” had a distinguished career and became the first heavy bomber crew to complete 25 missions. But due…
The Many & Varied Weapons of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was fought between firstly the French and Viet Minh guerrillas, then later between the US, the North Vietnamese Army (NVA), and the…
Joe Medicine Crow: Last War Chief Of The Crow Nation & Last Ever War Chief Of The Plains Indians
Joe Medicine Crow, the last individual to become a war chief in the crow nation. To do this he had to complete the 4 tasks…
‘A valuable experience’ – Missouri Farmer Trained at Camp Crowder & Served in Post-War Japan
Missouri veteran James Rackers may have received his draft notice after World War II officially concluded, but his subsequent military experiences would still carry him…
‘Really something else’ – Navy veteran served aboard a submarine chaser in Pacific during WWII
In the years after he finished the eighth grade at St. Francis Xavier School in Taos, Missouri, local resident Bernard Heet remained actively employed helping…
Movie Material: Tommy Prince Was so Effective, Germans Believed he Was an Evil Spirit
There weren’t too many units in World War Two that fought vigorously enough to earn the nickname “the Devil’s Brigade,” besides the First Special Service…
Top 8 inventions & innovations of WWII
As one of the largest events in human history, World War II spawned numerous important inventions that still affect modern life. Jet engine Dr. Hans…