Creating the Magnificent US Marine Corps War Memorial
The US Marine Corps War Memorial – also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial – stands as an iconic symbol of valor and sacrifice. Located…
The Japanese Defeat During the Guadalcanal Campaign Was a Turning Point for the Allies
Above is a photo of an unidentified Japanese ship that the Americans sank during the Guadalcanal Campaign. The vessel was sunk sometime during the fighting…
SOE Operative Nancy Wake’s Only Regret Was Not Taking Out More Enemy Soldiers During World War II
Amid the chaos and perilous landscapes of German-occupied France, one remarkable woman emerged as a symbol of unwavering courage and indomitable spirit during World War…
Desmond Doss Was the Only Conscientious Objector to Receive the Medal of Honor in World War II
US Army Medic Cpl. Desmond Doss was an extraordinary figure in the annals of military history who defied conventional norms and exemplified unwavering courage in…
Mont-Saint-Michel Was ‘Liberated’ By One Soldier and Two Reporters In World War II
During the Second World War, Mont-Saint-Michel was occupied by German soldiers, making it a highly-visited destination for the enemy. For four years, the French were…
USS California (BB-44): The Battleship That Survived Pearl Harbor and a Kamikaze Strike
The USS California (BB-64) was the second of two Tennessee-class battleships. The vessel saw service throughout World War II, including being targeted by the Japanese…
Before He Was Herman Munster, Fred Gwynne Served With the US Navy During World War II
Fred Gwynne, the beloved actor known for his iconic roles in The Munsters (1964-66) and Pet Sematary (1989), led a remarkable life beyond the silver…
Windmill Girls Boosted the Spirits of Servicemen and the British Public During World War II
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the Second World War, a group of women emerged as beacons of light and resilience. Known as the “Windmill…
The Sinking of U-559 and the Ultimate Sacrifice Made By Three Royal Navy Sailors
In the midst of World War II, the demise of German U-boat U-559 became a pivotal event in the relentless battle for supremacy beneath the…
Gerhard Barkhorn Was the Second-Highest-Scoring Fighter Pilot In All of History
Gerhard Barkhorn was a legendary, although contentious, aviator who flew for the Luftwaffe during World War II. Nonetheless, he earned a vast number of aerial victories,…
Four Nuns Were Rescued from Behind Enemy Lines By the USS Nautilus (SS-168)
When war erupted in the Pacific, many found their homes situated in areas of conflict. There were also those who were far away from theirs,…
Luftwaffe Pilot Fritz Beeck Was Shot Down By the Battle of Britain’s First ‘Ace-in-a-Day’
On August 24, 1940, during the Battle of Britain, Oberfeldwebel Fritz Beeck was one of many Luftwaffe fighter pilots tasked with escorting bombers on their way…