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Promotion And Controversy – The Meteoric Rise Of US General Mark W. Clark

Granted, many in modern Texas may have never heard of General Mark W. Clark, also known as General Marcus Aurelius Clarkus by his subordinates.  But…

Is This the End of Hitler’s Bloodline?

The continuation of the dictator’s bloodline in this world is in the hands of five men – sons of his nephew who have vowed never…

The First US Soldier to Receive the Medal of Honor in WW2 Volunteered for the Fight that Killed Him

Perhaps that could be said of many in that they volunteered for the fight in World War 2.  But with Alexander Nininger, who was already…

Becoming an Ace Plus Two in One Day, This American Pilot was Awarded the Medal of Honor

Jeff Edwards

Over the course of a long war, there were many American flying Aces with a large number of them reaching into the double digit kills. …

How Two “Eager Beavers” Both Received The Medal of Honor For Separate Acts of Heroism In One Cursed Bomber

In 1943, several US airmen went on a suicide mission. Two men were awarded a Medal of Honor – the only time in WWII that…

Top 10 Reasons Why Hitler Lost WWII

Adolf Hitler, a man who swept the Germans up to incredible victories, was also the main reason Germany ultimately lost the war. He refused to…

Marine Horse “Reckless” Carried 9000lbs Of Ammo During One Battle In Korea, Received 2 Purple Hearts, And Promoted To Staff Sergeant

This is not the story of a pet pony, an amusing tale of a Mr. Ed companion, or even the story of an amusing diversion…

The Liberation of Arnhem – Stunning Then And Now Pictures Of A Battered City

To celebrate the liberation of Arnhem, we will take a look at the town in a fantastic selection of Then and Now pictures. We will…

Korea: Eduardo Gomez Pried Open the Hatch to a Tank Under Heavy Fire and Threw a Grenade In

Jeff Edwards

When one posthumously receives the Medal of Honor, it is assumed that they died in combat performing the gallant action that warranted the nation’s highest…

Whatever Happened to Hitler’s Body?

April 30, 1945 – the Soviet Army moves quickly through the city of Berlin, the capital of Germany and the home base of the Third…

10 Things You May Not Know About World War I

World War I was fought from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Because many of the combatants had colonies and alliances beyond the continent, it…

The Hidden Side of Operation Dynamo – Soldiers Who Were Left Behind At Dunkirk

Ian Harvey

Most of the time, especially during big conflicts like the world war, historians tend to lean towards the success stories while some less successful tales…