Marine Killed In Action During World War II Laid To Rest In Kansas
A Marine who lost his life fighting the Japanese in the Tarawa Atoll has been laid to rest in his hometown of Emporia, Kansas. Private…
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…
Navy Sailor Killed In Pearl Harbor To Be Laid To Rest In Wisconsin
A Navy sailor who lost his life during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor will be laid to rest in his hometown this weekend. Fireman…
The Potsdam Giants: A Prussian Infantry Regiment Of Nothing But Very Tall Soldiers
Under the direct control of Frederick William I during his reign was a military regiment filled with giant soldiers. Officially they were called “The Grand…
A College Student Tried to Get a Fighter Jet from Pepsi – An Infamous Court Case Followed
Written by Jesse Beckett and Clare Fitzgerald In the 1990s, Pepsi ran an advertising campaign for their new Pepsi Stuff program, which allowed patrons to…
Operation Foxley: The Highly Debated Plan to Take Out The Fuhrer That Could Have Prolonged The War
It’s easy to assume the most simple way of ending WWII would have been to assassinate the man at the center of it all, Adolf…
WWII Veteran Present At D-Day and German Surrender Receives French Legion of Honor
An American veteran present at D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and the German surrender has been awarded the French Legion of Honor. It is…
The Battle of Pork Chop Hill: Among the Final Battles of the Korean War
The Battle of Pork Chop Hill was a series of two battles during the spring and summer of 1953. They occurred while the United Nations,…
A German U-boat ended up at the bottom of Lake Michigan, here’s how it happened
Right now, resting at the bottom of Lake Michigan is a 185-ft German submarine. U-boats of the German Imperial Navy did close in on the…
Lloyd Fredendall: One of the Most Unsuccessful American Generals of World War II
The US military is an institution built on order and service. While the majority who enlist abide by these values, others choose to disregard the…
The 5 Fastest Military Aircraft That Are Still Flying Today
Speed has long been a critical aspect of military aircraft, as it is useful for outrunning an opponent, reducing the time spent in enemy airspace,…
The Soldier who survived on his own in Dunkirk for four months
Over May and June 1940, a major evacuation of Allied troops was taking place on the beaches of Dunkirk. Known as Operation Dynamo, an armada…