Paul Woodadge: Filming the Battlefields of WWII
I am confident that the finished film will provide a rich experience that the WWII buff will appreciate and enjoy. As we progress into the…
The Hunger Field: The WW2 POW Camp.
The prisoners slept on the bare and damp earth. The toilets were insufficient, and the food was in short supply. On April 25, 1945, the…
The History of U.S. Military Sidearms
This pistol’s lethality made it virtually irreplaceable. The U.S. military has a long and storied history. Our brave soldiers have traveled across the globe in…
Washington-With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
Washington was inaugurated as the First President of the United States on April 30, 1789. Henry “Light Horse” Harry Lee famously eulogized George Washington as,…
Scoping Out The Best Sight For The AR-10 Rifle
“It was a good combat weapon that never failed me,” In the rugged African Jungles and savannahs, Portuguese paratroopers used the AR-10 to flush out…
Tarawa Veteran Sees Picture of The Man Who Saved His Life 70 Years Ago
“Semper Fidelis” Men were floating in the water, some wounded and screaming, others already dead. Scanning the carnage, Dean Ladd wondered how long his luck…
Missiles of Missouri – Jamestown veteran served as commander for Minuteman II missile crews
When graduating from Jamestown High School in Missouri in 1964, Larry Reynolds recognized an opportunity to continue his education through the University of Missouri-Columbia, participating…
The Italian-Anglo-American Armistice – The Background
Italian attempts to reach an armistice with the Anglo-American forces were attempted several times and on personal initiatives since 1942. This article describes some of…
Surprising Top-25 List Of Most Built Allied & Axis Aircraft Types,1940-1945
If you always wanted to know how many aircraft were produced during the war years, then this is your must-read list. The aircraft are ranked…
Emotionally Tough Virtual Tour: Inside the Auschwitz Concentration Camp
The Auschwitz concentration camp is an international symbol of human tragedy, terror, and genocide. It was originally intended to be another of the regular concentration…
“I got to come home” – Veteran served with U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division in WWII
In the late spring of 1944, Lloyd Workman left his home near the community of Vienna, Missouri, to travel to the sprawling city of St.…
The Dakota Hunter: Airborne Aircraft Carriers: Wing Tip Coupling Giving A “Free Ride” To Fighters
In this DAKOTA HUNTER BLOG, you will read about the concept of the Post-War Airborne Aircraft Carriers. During WWII, the flight range of the USAAF…