WWII 1944: The Assault on Myitkyina was a Failure of Leadership
In May 1944, the Allies assaulted Japanese-held Myitkyina in Burma. It was an attack that brought successes despite significant failures of leadership and coordination. Stilwell…
Spielberg Documentary Examines WWII’s Groundbreaking Filmmakers in New Netflix
A new documentary series is set to turn the spotlight on the work of five remarkable filmmakers. ‘Five Came Back’ examines the power of cinema,…
Operation Thursday: Orde Wingate, Building Fortresses Behind Enemy Lines in WWII
Building a fort behind enemy lines sounds like an impossible challenge. It was the tactic developed by Orde Wingate during the Second World War and…
How the Allies Smashed the Nazi German Military Industry
WWII was a war between industries as much as it was between nations. From tanks and planes to bullets and bombs, the materials of war…
Sergeant First Class Robert Howard: Refused Two Medals of Honor
He earned three nominations for a Medal of Honor but received only one. Not because he did not deserve all three, but because some of his…
The Nuremberg Trials in 1945: The War Crimes Of The Wehrmacht
The Nuremberg Trials in 1945, established that the infamous SS were responsible for most Nazi war crimes. The Wehrmacht, consisting of the army, navy, and…
Solothurn Anti-Tank Rifle: A German Weapon That Almost Entered American Service During WWII
The rocket-propelled grenade launcher, a shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon, is in wide use today in conflicts around the world. Before its development, the weaponry used against…
James H. Howard: The Only Fighter Pilot over Europe Awarded The Medal of Honor
In WWII the battle in the skies over Europe could be described as a brutal conflict of attrition, luck, and in some cases inexplicable gallantry. Allied…
Memorial Service Held for Pioneering WW2 Veteran Dorothy Hall
Dorothy Hall passed away at the age of 98. At her memorial, many people who knew and loved her paid their respects. Many more, who…
WWII Veteran Who Fought for Apology From Japan Dies at 96
Lester Tenney served in the US Army during World War II as a tank commander. He survived the infamous Bataan Death March and spent his…
Frank Southern: WWII Navigator and Esteemed Teacher dies aged 98
Frank Southern was born in 1918, in the mining community of Dipton in County Durham. At age 21, he joined the Royal Air Force and…
How the Spanish-American war, not World War II, made the USA a superpower
This article pertains to the little-known Spanish-American war of 1898. While many may believe that the Allied victory in World War II was the defining…