The D-Day Battle at Pointe du Hoc
Pointe du Hoc is a popular tourist destination in the Normandy region of Northern France. It offers scenic views of the English Channel from atop…
36 Fiery Photographs of Flamethrowers Through the Ages
Over 1000 years ago the Greeks were the first to employ the tactic of hurling flames at their enemies and through the First and Second…
Operation Husky – The invasion of Sicily
Many people view the Invasion of Normandy as the most famous battle of World War II. That combat in France, during which thousands of soldiers…
One of the Biggest Air Battles in History – the Battle Of Britain in 38 Great Images
It may be almost impossible to imagine today, but not long before the Nazi campaign against Britain got underway, Hitler mused that England might capitulate…
Operation Barbarossa in 50 Stunning Images
It is difficult to overstate the miscalculation made by Adolph Hitler when he decided to proceed with Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.…
The Grave of a WWII Hero Has Finally Been Located
Lieutenant Piers Edgcumbe, the son of the 6th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, was killed while scouting Nazi German forces during the Blitzkrieg in May 1940.…
Dutch Archaeologists Uncover 200-Year-Old Mass Grave of British Soldiers
Archaeologists in the Netherlands uncovered the mass grave of 81 British soldiers which is believed to be 200 years old. They believe there are more…
US Stealth B-2 to be Upgraded to Protect Against EMP Attacks
When it first took flight more than thirty years ago, the B-2 Stealth bomber was at the cutting edge of technology. Its single-wing radar-deflecting shape…
Samurai of the Skies – Half Blind Japanese Pilot Flies His Damaged Zero For 5 Hours
Patriotism means some men are willing to fight and die for their country. Taken to the extreme, that impulse means that some are willing to…
“Enjoy the moment” – Local veteran served with Missouri National Guard in Persian Gulf War
By Jeremy P. Amick Matt Fife has many memories to reflect upon from his time with the Missouri National Guard, which spanned more than a…
Undiagnosed Military Veterans And First Responders Finally Have A Voice Thanks to Gary Sinise
When actor Gary Sinise starred as Lt. Dan in the movie Forrest Gump, he spoke to a number of veterans in order to accurately portray…
John Finn, First and Last Surviving Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor Hero
For the USA, day one of WWII came on the 7th December 1941 at Pearl Harbor, where sixteen Medal of Honor acts of valor took…