The USS Alaska (CB-1) Was the US Navy’s Impractical Warship
The USS Alaska (CB-1) was a large, powerful and extremely capable ship built during the Second World War. Going by statistics alone, one could easily…
The Wreck of the USS Johnston (DD-557) Was Once the Deepest Ever Recorded
The USS Johnston (DD-557) was a destroyer that saw service with the US Navy during World War II. She saw the most activity in the…
MoH Recipient Christopher Celiz Gave His Life to Save an Injured Comrade
Sergeant First Class Christopher Celiz was a soldier’s soldier. While serving in Afghanistan, he gave his life to protect an injured comrade and the crew…
Bing Crosby Was Heavily Involved In the War Effort During WWII
Bing Crosby might be known as the voice of Christmas, but he was also a patriotic American. When he was barred from serving overseas during…
Before Becoming An Actor, Adam Driver Served In the US Marine Corps
There are many actors who have put the call to serve their country before their acting careers. This was most notable during the Second World…
Robin Olds: The Pilot Whose Mustache Was As Famous As His Achievements In the Cockpit
Robin Olds was an iconic man known for his exceptional flying skills and equally exceptional mustache, which, as he said, was the “middle finger I…
Cartoon Characters Who Served In the US Military During World War II
Cartoons were often used during the Second World War not just as propaganda, but to boost the morale of war-weary Americans. As such, many of…
Only Two Submarines Have Sunk Ships Since the End of WWII
Both the First and Second World Wars cemented the submarine’s place in military arsenals around the world. German U-boats and their domination of the north…
Before He Was a Jazz Legend, Tony Bennett Stormed Europe and Liberated a Concentration Camp
Tony Bennett was a jazz legend, with a career spanning over half a century. His music transcended generations and made him a household name across…
Fidel Castro Kept the Frozen Body of An American Airman Following the Failed Bay of Pigs Invasion
During the botched Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961, the United States sent members of the Alabama Air National Guard on a mission for the…
Incredible Images Show the Ruins of World War II’s First Battle
In a tiny peninsula outside of the Free City of Danzig, ruins can still be found from the first battle of World War II. On…
USS Wake (PR-3): The US Navy Gunboat Taken Captive By the Japanese During WWII
For being a relatively small river gunboat, the USS Wake (PR-3) had a surprisingly long history. Initially put into service in 1927, the vessel was…