Unique World War II-Era German Automated Weapon Refurbished on Guernsey
The Fort Hommet headland in Guernsey, part of the Channel Islands, is home to many good examples of German defensive and offensive bunkers, along with…
MoH recipient Maynard Harrison Smith almost went to jail instead of joining the military
Maynard Harrison Smith’s story reflects a timeless reality of war: exceptional courage often comes from the most unexpected people. Individuals who may seem ordinary—or even…
The Vietnam-era naval disaster that forever changed how the US Navy trains its sailors
For nearly forty years, the USS Forrestal (CV-59) played a significant role in American naval operations, deploying worldwide as a key component of carrier strike…
10 World War II- era German buildings that are still standing today
The effects of war extend far beyond the battlefield, leaving profound and lasting marks on individuals, communities, and entire nations. This was particularly evident during…
Pearl Harbor mastermind Isoroku Yamamoto studied and lived in the United States before the war
Isoroku Yamamoto, one of Japan’s foremost naval strategists, viewed the prospect of war with the United States far differently than many of his counterparts within…
Charles Bronson was awarded a Purple Heart for his service as an aerial gunner during World War II
Charles Bronson earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most iconic tough-guy actors, a persona rooted not only in his film career but also in…
The Canadian Armed Forces refused to part ways with the Browning Hi-Power pistol for almost 90 years
At the 2017 Armed Forces Skill at Arms (AFSAM) competition, the Canadian Armed Forces brought their top shooters equipped with 20 Browning Hi-Power semi-automatic pistols—firearms…
This WWII-era submarine sank on her most successful mission and was found 75 years later
The USS Grayback (SS-208), a U.S. Navy submarine lost during World War II, remained hidden on the floor of the Pacific Ocean for nearly 75…
The K2 Black Panther MBT is one of the most powerful assets in South Korea’s arsenal
Situated just south of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, South Korea remains on constant alert because of the ongoing threat posed by North Korea. Continued tensions…
Eisenhower’s actions at the end of World War II ensured the world would never forget the crimes of the Holocaust
In the spring of 1945, Dwight D. Eisenhower visited the recently liberated Ohrdruf concentration camp, an experience that left a deep and lasting impression on…
Charles Robert Jenkins: The American defector who was held prisoner in North Korea for over 39 years
In 1965, Charles Robert Jenkins made a decision that would shape the rest of his life. While stationed near the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone,…
Clive Dunn and 9 other celebrities who were held as prisoners of war during their service in WWII
While countless individuals played vital roles in the Allied war effort—across land, sea, and air—less widely known is the fact that several future celebrities also…