American Fighter Pilot Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson Was a World War II Triple Ace
It was late in the Second World War – 1944, to be exact – when Clarence “Bud” Anderson shot down his first enemy aircraft near…
Bruce Carr Was Shot Down Behind Enemy Lines and Flew Back In a Stolen Aircraft
There were many astounding feats accomplished by flying aces throughout the course of the Second World War. Earning the title of “flying ace” is itself…
Lauri Törni: The Only SS Member to Be Buried At Arlington National Cemetery
Finland was in a strange place during the Second World War. At first, the nation hoped to stay out of the conflict. That became impossible…
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider: The Best Attack Plane Ever Made
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was not only an integral aircraft used following WWII, but it was also a deadly weapon capable of eviscerating the enemy…
Richard Marcinko: The Controversial Navy SEAL Legend
Richard “Demo Dick” Marcinko had an average upbringing. Born into a family of Croatian and Slovakian immigrants living in Lansford, Pennsylvania, he was only 17…
The Unbelievable True Story of John ‘Chickie’ Donohue and ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’
There are a number of wartime stories involving beer. For example, William Speakman of the Royal Highland Regiment is famous for holding back 6,000 Chinese…
The M134 Minigun Was Designed for Helicopter Crews in the Vietnam War
With an impressive legacy of roughly 60 years of service, the M134 Minigun was created in 1960 for use by the US military in Vietnam.…
Operation Wandering Soul: The US Military’s Use of Psychological Warfare in Vietnam
The US military is no stranger to the use of propaganda and psychological tricks when it comes to conducting war. During World War II, the…
The Cessna O-1 Bird Dog Flew Missions in Korea and Vietnam
Following the Second World War and the creation of the US Air Force, the US Army was in need of a new observation and liaison…
US Air Force Pilot Richard Ritchie Shot Down Five Enemy Aircraft in Vietnam
On August 28, 1972, US Air Force Capt. Richard Stephen “Steve” Ritchie and Weapons System Officer Capt. Charles Barbin DeBellevue successfully shot down a North…
Robert Howard: The Decorated Green Beret Who was Nominated for the MoH Three Times
Robert L. Howard was a dedicated US Army Special Forces soldier who received 14 wounds during his 54 months in Vietnam. His service afforded him…
The Vietnam War Featured Four Exceptional American Snipers
The battles of the Vietnam War were unlike any the US military had faced before. Early on in the conflict, officials realized snipers were going…