Celebrations Erupted After Paris Was Liberated By the Allies Toward the End of World War II
The liberation of Paris during World War II stands as one of the most significant moments in France’s history. Its liberation was a turning point…
The Devastating Use of Agent Orange By the United States In Vietnam
The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial chapters of modern history. Among its many devastating consequences, the use of chemical warfare, particularly Agent…
Mass Piles of Shoes Represent the Number of Jewish Dead at Auschwitz
The Holocaust stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, with six million Jews perishing during the Second World War. Beyond this staggering…
Staff Sergeant Gail Kerns Was Held As a POW By the North Vietnamese for Four Years
As with all conflicts, prisoners of war (POW) were commonplace during the Vietnam War. It’s estimated that around 2,500 Americans were either missing in action…
Soviet Citizens of All Ages Helped the Red Army Defend Against the Siege of Leningrad – Including Children
The Siege of Leningrad, a devastating 872-day blockade of the Soviet city by the Germans during World War II, remains a horrific part of the…
5,000 War Dogs Served in Vietnam and Almost All of Them Were Left Behind
Among the many valiant actors of the Vietnam War were war dogs, courageous canines who played an indispensable role in the conflict. Trained as sentry,…
The Mechanized Nature of Warfare In WWI Forced the French Cavalry to Adapt Their Fighting Style
World War I witnessed the advent of mechanized warfare, with tanks, artillery and machine guns redefining the nature of combat. Amid this modernization, the role…
Portable Surgical Hospitals Were Among the Most Important Medical Advancements of World War II
The Second World War brought about devastation and human suffering on a global scale. As the conflict escalated, the need for rapid and efficient medical…
From Barracks to Ballgowns: Drag Performances Helped Boost Morale in World War II
Ask any commander of the Second World War and they’ll agree it was incredibly important to keep up troop morale. This was accomplished in many…
USS Ticonderoga (CVS-14) Recovered the Crew of the Apollo 17 Space Mission
On December 7, 1972, a three-man crew was launched into space on the final mission of NASA‘s Apollo program. For 12 days, they orbited space,…
Winston Churchill’s Daughter Commanded Anti-Aircraft Batteries During World War II
Winston Churchill is almost synonymous with World War II, serving as British Prime Minister throughout the conflict. However, he wasn’t the only Churchill to do…
The Little-Known Grand Stand of the ‘First Soldier of France’
As the world descended into the chaos of World War I, one man’s bravery and unwavering dedication stood out. Albert Severin Roche, known as the…