A WW2 US Coast Guard Hero – Securing the Ports Which Were Essential To D-Day’s Success
The northern French coast, from Brittany to Pas-de-Calais has a plethora of ports of all sizes. Today, it is easy to overlook their importance, but…
A Bridge Too Far: The True Story Behind XXX Corps In Operation Market Garden
A Bridge Too Far, directed by Richard Attenborough, is a war film on an epic scale. It follows the men who fought through one of…
The Battle of Stalingrad: The Battle that Broke Hitler
It was at the battle of Stalingrad that Hitler met his match, and was dealt a decisive blow, from which he couldn’t recover. The battle was a…
Battle of Taranto – A Precursor to Pearl Harbor
Out of all the battles that took place during WWII, there are some that have had a deep impact on both sides. The Battle of…
In WW2 This Amazing Woman Fought Japanese In The Philippines, Aided The Resistance, And Resisted Interrogation
Everyone has a story about how they came to join the military. Some do it for the opportunity it presents. Others do it for patriotism. Some are…
Meet General George Kenney, Master Aviator and American War Hero
Every soldier who puts his life on the line is a true hero. However, some amazing souls go the extra mile and really reach for…
WWII Pilot & Commander Nancy Harkness Love: A Symbol of Pride, Passion and Perseverance
Women have always proved their strength and abilities in all walks of life, and when it comes to flying airplanes, they haven’t fallen behind their…
VE-Day May Have Officially Ended The War, But It Did Not End All Battles In Europe
Germany finally capitulated on May 8, 1945, leaving Europe in ruins, but in peace once again. First, Alfred Jodl prepared the ground by signing the…
Watch the WW2 Battle of the Coral Sea – In Color
From the 4th to 8th May 1942, the Japanese and American fleets in the Pacific made history. For the first time ever, a naval battle…
We Can Do It – The Story Of Rosie the Riveter
This poster is one of the most famous images associated with world wars two. The history behind the mythical lady is not at all glamorous—…
The WW2 Battle of France – A Disaster for the Allies in World War Two
There are no shortage of memorable moments that unfolded during the Second World War. And though many of us would choose not to remember all…
A plane found 38 feet under the ice: A Daring, High-Risk Rescue Attempt In Greenland In 1942 Has Come To Light Again
In August 2012, a team of explorers and U.S. Coast Guard Personnel found something amazing under Greenland’s ice. 38 feet down, sat a single-engined rescue float…