Two Vietnam War Veterans Recall Harrowing Experiences During Anniversary Month
On April 8, three men, one of whom is an Ahwatukee resident, were reunited in Tempe to discuss a chilling attack from the jungle and…
How SS Commando Otto ‘Scarface’ Skorzeny Became an Assassin for Israel After WW2
German scientist Heinz Krug vanished on September 11, 1962. Krug was at his office, and then he was gone without ever returning home. The only…
WW2 Enthusiast Tracks Down A Veteran Who Signed A Captured Enemy Flag
Second World War veteran Carmen Vecchione did not remember signing a Nazi flag when history fan Mike Carper said he had one with a Swastika…
An Amazing Record Of The War – This Soldier Wrote His Journal All Through The Second World War
Leonel Jensen was a rancher from Wasta, South Dakota when he was sent to Europe to fight in World War II. Not only did he…
Absolutely Essential – The Vital Role Of The Animals In Winning World War One
100 years ago on April 6th, the US Congress voted to go to war with Germany and thereby entered World War I. 17 million people…
He Remembers His Grandfather, Who Fought In The Battle Of Arras 100 Years Ago
Robert Connell never met his grandfather, John, but feels he knows him due to the astonishing amount of memorabilia that has been passed from generation…
April 2017 Marks A Century Since The Huge And Brutal WWI Battle Of Arras
A century ago in April 1917 thousands of Commonwealth and British troops engaged the German enemy in the Battle of Arras. Many huddled below ground…
In the Midst of Death in Vietnam, Lessons About Life
How quickly life can end. Just ask Dwaine Glathar of Fremont, Ne., who shared a cigarette and chatted with Sgt. James “Slick” Diagle in Vietnam.…
Korean War Veteran’s Remains Returned for Burial
Army Sergeant Donald D. Noehren was 23 when he was captured by the enemy during the Korean War. His remains have been recovered according to…
The Springfield Armory’s Role In The First World War
To mark America’s entry 100 years ago ̶ April 6, 1917 ̶ into World War I, the Springfield Armoury National Historic Site presented a distinct display,…
American World War Two Veteran Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Floyd Simmons celebrated his 102nd birthday. He blew all the candles out in one breath which might be due to the years he spent singing…
Why the US ditched helicopters during withdrawal from Vietnam War
One of the most iconic images from the fall of Saigon did not happen in Saigon. It happened at sea where sailors pushed helicopters off their ships.…