An American writer was punished harshly for joining the resistance against the Führer in Germany
During World War II and the years leading up to it, Resistance movements formed across Europe in response to Nazi occupation and control. These brave…
The Battle of Okinawa lasted 82 days and became the bloodiest battle in the Pacific Theater
The Battle of Okinawa began just weeks before Germany’s surrender and marked the final major battle in the Pacific during World War II. It was…
US Army Rangers and Green Berets: The significant differences between these special operations forces
The goal of comparing a U.S. Army Ranger to a Green Beret isn’t to decide which one is better—both are elite units that represent the…
Two women were the first to pilot the Boeing B-29 Superfortress to prove anyone could do it – even men
As the United States prepared for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Paul Tibbets was tasked with training pilots to operate the Boeing B-29…
Desmond Doss refused to carry a weapon or fire a shot, but saved 75 men at Hacksaw Ridge
Desmond Doss carried out one of the most heroic rescues of World War II, repeatedly risking his life to save 75 wounded soldiers. His incredible…
The US Air Force accidentally dropped a nuclear bomb in a family’s backyard during the Mars Bluffs Incident
From the late 1940s through the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in a tense race to develop more powerful…
USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63): The Decorated Aircraft Carrier That was Sold to Scrap Dealers for One Cent
In May 2022, the decommissioned supercarrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) arrived in Brownsville, Texas for scrapping. The iconic vessel served the US Navy for nearly…
Audie Murphy: The Most Decorated Soldier In US History
Audie Murphy was one of the most famous faces of both the US Army and Hollywood. He valiantly served overseas throughout the Second World War,…
The CIA Probably Wishes These Facts About the Agency Remained Classified
With secrecy being one of the CIA’s primary objectives, it’s not exactly surprising that us everyday citizens know rather little about the agency’s activities, even…
World of Warships Naval History Review: Spring 2025
Being a video game franchise about 20th-century naval combat, the team at World of Warships has ample experience portraying the intricacies of naval history, from…
Two Aircraft Carriers Were Stationed In the Great Lakes During WWII
If there’s one thing aircraft carriers were known for during the Second World War, it was their role in changing the face of aerial combat.…
Henry Fonda Served In the US Navy During WWII – He Didn’t Want to ‘Be a Fake In a War Studio’
Henry Fonda was one of the most famous actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Starring in over 100 films, television specials and theater roles,…