Even Though this US WW2 Veteran had No Relatives, Hundreds Turned Out for her Funeral
Major Jaspen Boothe says, “In the military, we don’t serve alone, therefore we should not die alone.” William Jones, a retired Marine who works at…
Nine Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit
The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…
The WW2 French Resistance Leader Who Fooled the Gestapo to Save her Husband’s Life
Early Life Born in 1912 in the small town of Châtenay-sur-Seine, Lucie Bernard was a bright child and did well at school. Her parents hoped…
The Many Lives of The US Ship Harriet Lane, Which Fired the First Shot of the American Civil War
Late in the day on April 11th, 1861, the ship Nashville was sailing past Charleston harbor. The crew could see a fleet of ships at…
Operation Reservist: When The Allies Were Annihilated By Vichy French Soldiers
After the fall of France during WWII, a puppet regime was established, with its administrative center in the town of Vichy, declaring itself The Vichy…
The Red Baron: Manfred von Richthofen, Famed WW1 Flying Ace
The greatest fighter ace of the First World War, Manfred von Richthofen, was born on the 2nd of May 1892. Becoming an officer cadet at…
With Suicidal Courage, Commander Ernest Evans Took on 4 Japanese Battleships near Leyte, With 3 Destroyers
Just as they were heading into action having witnessed the overwhelming enemy fleet ahead of them, it is reported that Commander Ernest Evans of the…
Five Facts: The Ancient Wars Between Persia and Greece
The Greeks and the Persians, Leonidas and Xerxes. The wars and their characters have always piqued the interest of historians, and Hollywood has certainly brought…
7 Kills In WWII and 14 In Korea, US Flying Ace George Davis Died When He Took On 12 MiGs
In all the airspace in all the world, there was no other place Major George Davis would rather be than “MiG Alley.” Bordering the Yalu…
Wounded and Outnumbered, This WW2 Hero Defended His Position and Was Awarded VC
Eric Charles Twelves Wilson’s accomplishments on the field of battle are almost as impressive as his name. But not only did he earn a Victoria…
World War Two Ship and Submarine Wrecks Preserved Off the North Carolina Coast
They lay silent, at rest on the frigid, dim ocean floor. For the first time, searchers have swept the Atlantic Ocean graveyard, the location of…
Two Naval Destroyers Named After Decorated Second World War Veterans
Two United States Navy missile destroyers expected to enter service in 2023, will be named after World War II Medal of Honor recipients. One was…