How An American GI Grieving During the Korean War Became Known Worldwide
Above is a photo of a grieving American GI whose friend was killed in action (KIA) while fighting the Korean War. He was a radio…
Clergyman Prays for Fallen GIs During the Battle of Ie-Shima
The Battle of Ie-Shima from April 16-21, 1945 was a crucial engagement in the Pacific Theater during the latter stages of World War II. Fought…
The Tragically Short Career of NASA Test Pilot Joe Walker
Joe Walker is a name that resonates with the pioneering spirit of aerospace exploration. He was a celebrated NASA test pilot whose contributions to spaceflight…
Germany Used Circus Elephants to Clean Up Following the Allied Bombings of Hamburg
The image above features Mary from Burma and Kieri from Ceylon, elephants who were brought to the Hamburg Zoo to train for the circus. At…
The ‘Rats of Tobruk’ Lived Underground During the Second World War
During the Second World War, a remarkable and brave group of Australian soldiers became known as the “Rats of Tobruk” for their tenacious defense of the…
These Nurses Had a Front Row Seat to the Battle of Monte Cassino
The Battle of Monte Cassino was fought between the Allies and Germans in the historic Monte Cassino Abbey, at the entrance to the Rapido and…
A US Marine Rescued a Kitten That Survived the Fighting at Bunker Hill
Amid the chaos and devastation that defined the Korean War, a small glimmer of hope emerged in the form of an orphaned kitten rescued from…
The Dramatic Arrival of the German U-boat SM U-118 On a British Beach
In the aftermath of the First World War, a remarkable event unfolded in Britain, causing a stir among military and civilian circles: the unexpected arrival…
The Ingenious Reason Farmers Painted Stripes On Their Cows During the Blitz
While facing the Blitz during World War II, British farmers resorted to an unusual and creative tactic to protect their livestock and the public from…