The Most Decorated Unit in US Military History Fought for a Country That Locked Up Their Families
The heroes of World War II came in all shapes and sizes, and some of the biggest fought for their country, despite facing injustice at…
Did German Americans Actually Leave the US to Fight for Germany During WWII?
In the acclaimed HBO miniseries, Band of Brothers (2001), Tech. Sgt. Donald Malarkey, played by Scott Grimes, asks a German prisoner of war (POW) where…
Dietrich von Saucken: The German General Who Told the Führer, ‘I Will Not Take Orders from a Local Chieftain’
Any school teacher or parent will give the same advice to a child who is being harassed by a bully: stand up to him and…
Bob Crisp: The Cricket Player and Tank Buster Who Took Out German Panzers In North Africa
The majority of us lead lives that are fairly ordinary. There may be flurries of interest, even brief moments of heart-stopping excitement, but, most of…
Facts About the North American P-51 Mustang – The USAAF’s Most Versatile Fighter
Considered by many aviation enthusiasts to be one of the greatest fighter aircraft of all time, the North American P-51 Mustang saw extensive service with…
‘Star Trek’ Star James Doohan Survived Six Bullet Wounds During the Allied Landings on D-Day
James Doohan saw action during World War II and in outer space. His exploits inspired many to become an engineer, and one individual even followed…
Remembering Easy Company In Photos
The accomplishments of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during the Second World War are perhaps most famously portrayed in…
The 82-Day Battle of Okinawa Began With the Largest Amphibious Landing in the Pacific Theater
The Battle of Okinawa began just a few weeks before Germany surrendered to the Allies. It was the last major engagement in the Pacific Theater…
WW2 Motorcycles: 9 Bikes That Appeared On the Conflict’s Frontlines
Though less powerful and protective than other vehicles used during WW2, motorcycles were widely fielded throughout the conflict. They proved to be useful among messengers…
Sergei Aleshkov: ‘Seryozha’ Was the Youngest Soldier in WWII at 6 Years Old
The stories about children of war are often tragic; the Second World War, for example, claimed the lives of millions. Some were sent to concentration…
The Unstoppable Leader Who Took Out Two Machine Gun Nests, a Sniper and an 88 mm Gun
It’s a common theme among Medal of Honor recipients that they have no idea they’re earning one in the middle of their gallant actions. When…
What Pearl Harbor Taught Asia – and the West
Is there any wisdom in fighting with your neighbor if your family is already mired in a dispute with someone else down the block? Any…