Not Something Everyone Knows BUT Roald Dahl The Children’s Book Author Was Also an RAF Fighter Ace
Roald Dahl was largely known as a children’s book writer behind the titles such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, The…
Image Heavy: Facts & Pictures – Bloody Battle for Remagen Bridge & the tunnel ended up as a mushroom farm
On 7 March 1945, Allied troops captured the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. This surprise success allowed thousands of troops to cross the River Rhine and…
The Battle of Tarawa: 76 Hours of Hell – 5,700 Dead for Twelve Square Miles
The Battle of Tarawa was one of the more terrible American experiences in the Pacific theater of World War Two. It was one that would…
Orde Wingate: Daring, Eccentric, and Unconventional, a Fascinating Fighter of WWII
Orde Wingate was a British officer who served in colonial territories and World War II, reaching the rank of Major General before his death on…
Review Complete of Final Crew Accounting in the Loss of USS Indianapolis (CA 35) From Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division
The Navy has completed a formal review of the final crew accounting in the World War II loss of heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35),…
USS Samuel B. Roberts – “Destroyer Escort That Fought Like a Battleship” in the Battle of Leyte Gulf
USS Samuel B. Roberts had a short-lived but ferocious service. The ship was built in 1944 and was immediately sent to assist the Task Force…
Image Heavy. Beutepanzer, How Germany Relied on Captured Military Vehicles
The Germans during WWII were known for their engineering craftsmanship, but a less known fact is that they were very resourceful in times of need,…
Jesse Owens & the Berlin Olympics – In 1951, Owens returned to Berlin & met Long’s surviving son – the ten-year-old Kai-Heinrich
The grandson of slaves, he got a college degree and became an international legend. Despite being sickly, he set athletic records that took decades to…
Nine Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit
The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…
Wounded & Outnumbered, This WW2 Hero Defended His Position & Was Awarded the VC
Eric Charles Twelves Wilson’s accomplishments on the field of battle are almost as impressive as his name. But not only did he earn a Victoria…
British Intelligence – Transforming Aerial Reconnaissance in WWII
Like other European nations, the British discovered the value of photo-reconnaissance (PR) during the First World War. Seeing a new way to learn about the…
Restoring Honor – The Americans Take Hill 609 in WW2 Tunisia
In most battles, the commanders are focused on proving their superiority over the enemy. But in April 1943, when American troops assaulted Axis positions on…