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Horror Of The Death Railway, Japan’s Project For WW2 Prisoners Of War

Holly Godbey

The Death Railway is only one of the names describing the Japanese project built in 1943 to provide support to its forces during World War II.…

The Second Battle of Artois – It Led To A Scandal That Changed The British Government

Fought in May and June 1915, the Second Battle of Artois was a significant engagement of WWI. Launched by Marshal Joffre, the French Commander-in-Chief, it…

Long-Lasting Consequences – World War One in the Pacific

WWI in comparison with WWII saw minimal fighting in the Far East and the Pacific. There was combat in the region, however, some of it…

Siege of Vienna: Led by a Mercenary, This Desperate Army Turned the Tide on the Ottoman Empire

For four hundred years, the Crusades had seen European powers take war deep into lands far from home, under the banner of Christianity. The clash…

The Infamous Unit 731 – Chinese Museum Displays Evidence of Japanese WWII War Crimes

Many have heard about the war atrocities of Joseph Mengele and his treatment of Jewish prisoners during World War II. Less publicized, however, is the…

Wisconsin Veterans Museum And Partners To Host “World War 100: A Centennial Symposium”

Conference marks centennial observance of WWI; National and international scholars examine Great War’s legacy The Wisconsin Veterans Museum today announced that it will host “World…

The German Red Cross – Locating Missing Persons From WWII Up To The Present Day

Ian Harvey

Even though World War II ended over 70 years ago, the German Red Cross (in German, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz or DRK) still receives approximately 8,000…

The Reality of Fighting on Guadalcanal In WWII

The Guadalcanal campaign was one of the most dramatic military actions in US history. The Marines, in particular, made their name there at the start…

Richard Ira Bong – The Deadliest American Pilot in WWII

He was a WWII hero adored by millions. So much so that his death was front-page news – especially as he did not die in…

Light Machine-Guns of WWI – The Rapid Advance Of Deadly Technology

WWI produced many innovations in weapons design. For the first time in history, significant changes occurred during only a few years of fighting. Light machine-guns…

Incredible Bravery – Jesse L Brown: Exemplary Aviator in the US Navy

Jeff Edwards

Born to Fly Jesse LeRoy Brown was born on October 13, 1926, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi into a poor family with a steadfast commitment to educating their…

As A 16 Year Old Kid, Young Jack Faced Off With The German Fleet And Was Awarded The Victoria Cross

Jeff Edwards

It is estimated that up to one-third of British Sailors in World War I was under the age of 18.  Many lied about their age…