The United States Marine Corps At The Battle of Guadalcanal
One of the most famous battles in the history of the United States Marine Corps, Guadalcanal takes its name from a small volcanic island in…
American World War II Medal Of Honor Recipient Became Commandant Of The Marine Corps
There have been a few Commandants who had been recipients of the Medal of Honor, but Louis H. Wilson was the last. And given that…
Famous Writers that Participated in the Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War influenced the minds of an entire generation. The conflict escalated in 1936 and lasted until 1939. It was a war between…
MoH: Private Towle of the 82nd Airborne Stopped a German Armored Counterattack in Holland with a Bazooka
Many might hold the common assumption that in the battle of man versus tank, heavy armor is sure to win. However, students of the history…
The First United States Military Involvement in Korea, 15 Men Were Awarded The Medal of Honor
Some people think the United States did not become involved with Korea on a military level until the Korean War in 1950. The Korean Expedition…
Fascinating Facts About One of America’s Most Successful WWI Fighter Ace, Edward Rickenbacker
The United States Air Force and Army have seen many skilled, brave, and incredible pilots – men and women willing to fly straight into battle,…
Killed When Crash Landing His Damaged Bomber, Pilot Cyril Barton Managed To Save His Entire Crew
No one would have questioned Cyril Barton had he turned around and headed back for England. He and his crew had just been shot to…
The Massive D-Day Landings – Normandy, June 1944
Here are the numbers that tell you everything you need to know about D-Day. There were Two Mulberry Harbours: A raid on Dieppe had taught…
Krak des Chevaliers – The Impenetrable Castle, Captured With A Single Sheet of Paper
A hulking edifice of sun-bleached stone, Krak des Chevaliers loomed against a clear blue sky. How many men had died to hold those walls, and…
Operation Sealion: Hitler’s Doomed Plan to Invade Britain
Great Britain’s success in holding out against Nazi Germany has become the stuff of national legend. The only country in Western Europe to successfully stand…
With His Brother KIA On Crete, This Sniper Stalked And Killed 33 German Snipers
Men who have endured combat together have a special bond that has famously been characterized as being like a “Band of Brothers.” One can only…
VC: Despite 72 Individual Wounds, RAF Pilot John Cruickshank Sank A U-Boat with Depth Charges
For leaders in combat, there exists a strange paradox, where they are to order their men towards very possibly death while simultaneously being inexplicably concerned…