Lessons Learned From the Battle of Tarawa Led to the Creation of the US Navy SEALs
Between November 20-23, 1943, 35,000 American troops secured Betio island, part of Tarawa Atoll. This was an impressive feat, as the Japanese had anticipated it…
Last Surviving Crew Member of the USS Arizona (BB-39) Dead At 102
The last survivor of the sinking of the USS Arizona (BB-39) on December 7, 1941, has died. Lou Conter, 102, was a US Navy sailor…
‘Female Schindler’ Diana Budisavljević Saved 7,700 Children During World War II
Throughout the Second World War, several individuals risked their lives to save those being persecuted by the German regime. The most notable names are Oskar…
MoH Recipient John Basilone Ran Headfirst Into Enemy Fire to Defeat the Japanese on Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima
There are few people in American history who are held in such high esteem as US Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. A Medal of…
15-Year-Old Whose Heroics Helped Shorten World War II Honored By Hometown
The 15-year-old NAAFI canteen assistant whose heroics at sea helped shorten the Second World War has been honored by his hometown. Thomas “Tommy” Brown helped…
Tom Hanks to Host World War II Docuseries for History Channel
It’s no secret Tom Hanks enjoys bringing the events of the Second World War to the big and small screens – just look at Saving…
The B-17 Flying Fortress Saw Use As An Airliner?! 12 Facts About the Iconic American Heavy Bomber
When asked what they think the most iconic Allied bomber of the Second World War was, the majority of historians and aircraft enthusiasts will likely…
America’s Newest National Park is a WWII-Era Japanese-American Incarceration Camp in Colorado
The National Park Service has announced the United States has a new national park. Officially known as the Amache National Historic Site, the location, near…
Wreckage of WWII-Era Douglas SBD Dauntless Discovered In Pacific 80 Years After It Went Missing
In the jungle of Papua New Guinea, a relic from the Second World War has been discovered. The artifact, a downed Douglas SBD Dauntless, went…
Apple TV+ Releasing ‘The Bloody Hundredth’ Documentary, Narrated By Tom Hanks
Apple TV+ has revealed it’ll be premiering a documentary about the 100th Bombardment Group and its famous airmen. Titled The Bloody Hundredth and narrated by…
Unexploded World War II-Era Bomb Found In British Woman’s Garden
Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate after a father working in his daughter’s garden in Plymouth uncovered a bomb dating back to World War…
Battle of Moscow: A Critical Turning Point In the Fight Along the Eastern Front
When we delve into the defining moments of the Second World War, the Battle of Moscow stands out as a turning point that showcased the…