Yours for Just $1.3 Million 1944 Grumman Wildcat
History: The F4F Grumman Wildcat began life on Grumman’s drawing boards as a biplane, but nevertheless became the Navy’s first monoplane fighter aircraft. The Wildcat…
Star Trek’s Mr Sulu Pleased California Will Apologise for the Treatment of Japanese in WW2
George Takei, Mr. Sulu in the popular Star Trek series, is very pleased that California will give a ‘long overdue’ apology for the treatment meted…
US Marine Corps Veteran, 104, Seeks Valentine’s Cards for Collection
Bill White, 104, is a US Marine Corps veteran who served for 30 years, including during World War II. He requested people send him Valentine’s…
Keel Laying Held for Warship Honoring WWII Hero John Basilone
When completed, the ship will be named the John Basilone after the World War II Marine hero. The keel laying is considered a major event…
The US 70-Year Promise to Filipino WWII Veterans Remains Unfulfilled
During WWII, the Philippines was a commonwealth of the US. When the call went out for volunteers to fight in the war, tens of thousands…
Did US Marines Serve in Europe During WWII?
A large contingency of Marines served at the U.S. Embassy in London and the nearby U.S. Naval Headquarters, with the main role of supplying men for guard…
Stahlhelm Vs M1: Two of the Best Combat Helmets of World War II
During World War II, the increase in the mobility of infantry due to a departure from positional tactics of combat influenced the characteristics of combat…
The Battle of Little Big Horn: Custers Ultimate Humiliation
“I have seen my people prepare for battle many times,” she said, “and this I know: that the Sioux that morning had no thought of…
Japan: Germany’s Ally in WWII- Help or Hindrance?
One Japanese soldier stuck somewhere in the jungle after a plane crash continued to fight even long after the war was over. A brave captain…
Hail Mary: NFL Players and Coaches Sacrificed During WWII
In 1992 the movie A League of Their Own about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League opened in theaters around the United States. The film…
Will the Last WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Lie in State?
Only four WWII Medal of Honor recipients are alive. From the top brass in US politics to the common people all around America, honoring US…
From Zero to Hero- Saburō Sakai-The Samurai of the Skies
There was a certain U.S. Congressman aboard that plane by the name of Lyndon B. Johnson. With over 60 victories and over 20 confirmed kills,…