Mysterious Journey of a Purple Heart medal from World War Two
This is the story of a Purple Heart medal awarded to 1st Lt. Rodney D.Beckel, and its mysterious journey following the end of World War…
“Dusting off memories” – Veteran shares story of service in Merchant Marines and U.S. Air Force
Jeremy P. Ämick writes is a military historian and author of the upcoming book “Missouri at War” by Arcadia Publishing. The education Marvin Strolberg received…
Inspirational Falklands War Simon Weston CBE at The Tank Museum
Inspirational Falklands War veteran and campaigner Simon Weston is set to share his story at The Tank Museum on 25 March. Weston, a Welsh Guardsman,…
French Visitors Learn About Maori Participation In WWI
A group of twenty-eight visitors from Le Quesnoy township in France visited New Zealand to learn more about Maori participation in World War I. The…
Death of the Captain who Rescued Kennedy in World War II
William “Bud” Liebenow recently died of complications from pneumonia, according to his daughter, Susan T. Liebenow of Arlington, Virginia. Liebenow was a Navy officer in…
Shell Shock: A Sad Side-Effect of the First World War
Shell shock was one of the major side effects of WWI. Many soldiers suffered from it, as it was caused by the heavy explosions and constant…
General James “Jumpin Jim” Gavin – WWII Airborne Division
James Maurice “Jumpin’ Jim” Gavin was the youngest lieutenant-general in the US Army ever, and the only general to make four combat airborne jumps in…
The Drafts – Building the armies of the American Civil War
In America, the draft is a controversial subject. Many people support it, as they feel it is necessary for a country at war, while many…
Stonewall Jackson – A Flawed but Brilliant Commander
One of the greatest commanders of the American Civil War, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was also one of the most difficult to work with. Fierce, secretive,…
Heinz Guderian: A Great German Commander of WWII – He Stood Up To Hitler
General Heinz Wilhelm Guderian was one of the most innovative military commanders of the 20th century. He helped to develop modern tank warfare, bringing success…
Forces of Nature – Dealing with Weather in the Trenches of WW1
One of the most important battlegrounds of WW1 was the battle in the trenches. It was gruesome, for many reasons. At times the soldiers would be…
Tibor “Ted” Rubin: How Mauthausen Concentration Camp Helped Him Survive the Korean War
None who survived the German concentration camps of WWII remember them fondly. Except for one man. As far as he was concerned, it is what…