Filipino World War II Hero
The Silver Star is the third-highest honor for gallantry in the U.S. Armed Forces. Previous recipients include Audie Murphy, Chuck Yeager, and Norman Schwartzkopf. But…
Recognizing the Women Who Served in Vietnam
In 1963, Claire Brisebois Starnes enlisted in the Signal Corps of the US Army. She was 17 years old and so skinny that she was…
Stunning! They Flew A Drone Over The Atlantic Wall Towers On Guernsey (Watch)
The Channel Islands were amongst the most heavily fortified parts of the Atlantic Wall. On 20 October 1941, Hitler signed a directive which was to…
Totally Outgunned This Revenue Cutter Took Down one of the Largest French privateers in the Carribean
There are few moments in Naval History which better demonstrate how tenacity and skill can outweigh size and strength than the story of the Pickering…
How 500 Canadian Parachutists Helped Secure Victory on D-Day
On the evening of June 5th 1944, just over 540 Canadians boarded planes on the Southern English coast. These men were about to be a…
Charles Whittlesey, the Commander of the Lost Battalion
Colonel Charles White Whittlesey earned his fame when he was a major in World War I with the American Expeditionary Force. He led a battalion…
10 Historical Sites Every American Should Visit
The United States has existed as a country since 1776. In that time, many events have transpired that have shaped the country to what it…
Yes! The First Flight Of The B-29 Doc! (Watch)
For the first time since 1956, B-29 Doc roared into the sky celebrating a successful first flight Sunday, July 17. The first flight lasted about…
Then And Now: 11 Iconic Battlefields of WWII
After just over 70 years, we look back at 11 iconic locations of the Second World War as they were then – and as they are…
Top 10 WWII Sites To Visit in Germany
When planning to visit Germany, there are countless WWII locations from which to choose. To make planning easier for you, we have made a list…
WWI Re-enactors Banned from Taking Antique Rifles to France
Members of the Great War Society, a WWI re-enactment group which represents the Accrington Pals, has come under scrutiny for anti-terror laws after attempting to…
An Exhibition of Belarusians in the Polish Army in 1935-1945 Sheds New Light on History
On July 7th, an exhibition titled Belarusians in the Polish Army 1939-1945 from Igor Melnikov’s Private Collection was opened at the National History Museum of…