The Amazing SS Ohio That Saved The Mediterranean The Captain Was Awarded The George Cross
The Mediterranean theater during World War II witnessed many dramatic operations—none more so than Operation Pedestal in August 1942. It came about because the island…
WW2 Created a Shortage of Men: So Women Started to Fill That Role
Cheerleading as we know it is a colorful sport of its own, and is one very spectacular detail that separates American football from other kinds…
Not Widely Know – The Internment Camps of Germans in America During WW2
Internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War is widely known and well documented. However, less is known about the thousands of “ethnic Germans”…
During WWI Fake Trees Were Built To Serve As Observation Posts
WWI: a war unlike any other World War One was a war of the modern age. Not only did it introduce completely new perspectives on…
Why JFK Kept a Coconut Shell in the Oval Office, as We Know He Had to Abandon His Torpedo Boat
Before John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, he was a lieutenant in the US Navy during WWII. During his time…
The Cost of GI Life Insurance
Having learned its lesson from the thousands of disgruntled veterans left out to dry after the Great War, the United States government worked to ensure…
Bored USMC Pilots Used Their Planes to Make Ice Cream in WWII
“Necessity is the mother of invention” is a saying we’ve all heard. The American author Henry Petroski is quoted as saying: “Luxury, not necessity, is…
Germany’s Reparation Program for Victims of Hitler’s Atrocities Continues for over 60 Years
During the era of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler saw the Jewish people as intruders, undeserving of the livelihood they had in Europe. They were, to…
A Fascinating Look at the Men & Machines of RAF Bomber Command
Members of the Royal Air Force (RAF) formed the majority of the Allies’ Bomber Command during the Second World War. They played an important role…
Judy – The Hero Dog of WW2 Who Survived Ship Sinkings & Prison Camps
Animals of many different species often suffer terribly in times of war, especially those who are directly involved in battle, such as dogs and horses.…
The Longest Day – One Of The Most Famous WW2 Movies, Featuring Many Actors Who Took Part In D-Day
Of all of the movies made about the Second World War’s D-Day landings and the Allied invasion of Normandy, the most famous are undoubtedly Saving…
‘KIA’ – A Rare Look at the Life of an 18-Year-Old German Paratrooper
Jonny Bay a military archaeologist shares a story with us. Certain items found in Germany offer a rare insight into the mind and life of…