Tensions Between American and Australian Troops Led to the Battle of Brisbane
During World War II, the American forces had their hands full with fighting the Germans in Europe and the Imperial Japanese Army in the Pacific.…
Hosea Williams: A War Hero Whose Mistreatment At Home Led Him To Civil Rights Activism
Hosea Williams was one of the most prominent Civil Rights activists of the 20th Century. He was a key confidant to Martin Luther King Jr.…
5 African-American Veterans Who Fought For Civil Rights
Racism ran rampant during World War II. Still, many African-Americans proudly served their country during the conflict. And when many of them returned, they became…
World’s Oldest Surviving WWII Veteran Celebrates 112th Birthday
Happy birthday Lawrence Brooks! The World War II veteran celebrated his 112th birthday on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Brooks is the oldest surviving veteran of…
US Withdrawal Leaves The Afghan Air Force Fixing Planes Via Zoom
The ongoing withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, which according to Joe Biden will be completed by the end of August, is putting the future…
When The US Was Attacked By Balloons
Compared to much of the world, which saw entire cities and swaths of land leveled from war, the mainland United States managed to come out…
Unity of Command II: Barbarossa DLC Out Today on Steam
Barbarossa, the new DLC for Unity of Command II will be released today on Steam at 19:00 CEST and the price will be 9,99 USD.…
Medic: On Return from Afghanistan I Was Never the Same, I Was Broken
Background I don’t claim to have been the greatest soldier, the bravest or the most resilient. I don’t claim to have been in ferocious combat,…
Unity of Command II – Barbarossa DLC Announced
Unity of Command II keeps on giving for the strategy aficionados. After tackling fortress Europe as the Allies in the base game and happily trampling…
Loved by the Nation WWII Vet Elizabeth Barker Johnson dies at 100
WWII veteran Elizabeth Barker Johnson passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. She received her diploma from Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) commencement ceremony…
Army veteran becomes first African American woman aviator in U.S. military
During her formative years in Centralia, Missouri, Marcella “Marcy” Ng humorously explained that she was raised as a “drag baby”—she was dragged into church on…
Five New Books From The Pen & Sword Family Reviewed
As we edge closer to the fortieth anniversary, it’s a little surprising that the Falklands War continues to excite a fair degree of commentary and…