Absolutely Essential – The Vital Role Of The Animals In Winning World War One
100 years ago on April 6th, the US Congress voted to go to war with Germany and thereby entered World War I. 17 million people…
He Remembers His Grandfather, Who Fought In The Battle Of Arras 100 Years Ago
Robert Connell never met his grandfather, John, but feels he knows him due to the astonishing amount of memorabilia that has been passed from generation…
April 2017 Marks A Century Since The Huge And Brutal WWI Battle Of Arras
A century ago in April 1917 thousands of Commonwealth and British troops engaged the German enemy in the Battle of Arras. Many huddled below ground…
In the Midst of Death in Vietnam, Lessons About Life
How quickly life can end. Just ask Dwaine Glathar of Fremont, Ne., who shared a cigarette and chatted with Sgt. James “Slick” Diagle in Vietnam.…
Wounded, Promoted, Decorated – Adolf Hitler in the First World War
Adolf Hitler is remembered for the terrible destruction of WWII. Before that, he served with courage in WWI. That first conflict deeply influenced his future.…
This Member Of The Nazi Party Became Known as a Modern Buddha
A “Buddha” is an enlightened being – one who breathes wisdom, goodness, compassion, and mercy. A saint, to put it in Christian terms. In one…
Salon Kitty: The WWII Spy Ring Based in a Brothel
During the peak of the Nazi regime, the Sicherheitsdienst was the Third Reich’s version of the CIA. Founded in 1932, the first leader of the…
Punishing the Enemy, Feeding his Men: How General Ulysses S. Grant Changed the Course of the Civil War
General Ulysses S. Grant transformed the way the American Civil War was fought. By shifting to a strategy of “baseless” campaigning he freed himself from…
Korean War Veteran’s Remains Returned for Burial
Army Sergeant Donald D. Noehren was 23 when he was captured by the enemy during the Korean War. His remains have been recovered according to…
The Springfield Armory’s Role In The First World War
To mark America’s entry 100 years ago ̶ April 6, 1917 ̶ into World War I, the Springfield Armoury National Historic Site presented a distinct display,…
American World War Two Veteran Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Floyd Simmons celebrated his 102nd birthday. He blew all the candles out in one breath which might be due to the years he spent singing…
Why the US ditched helicopters during withdrawal from Vietnam War
One of the most iconic images from the fall of Saigon did not happen in Saigon. It happened at sea where sailors pushed helicopters off their ships.…