Horror Of The Death Railway, Japan’s Project For WW2 Prisoners Of War
The Death Railway is only one of the names describing the Japanese project built in 1943 to provide support to its forces during World War II.…
Long-Lasting Consequences – World War One in the Pacific
WWI in comparison with WWII saw minimal fighting in the Far East and the Pacific. There was combat in the region, however, some of it…
The Infamous Unit 731 – Chinese Museum Displays Evidence of Japanese WWII War Crimes
Many have heard about the war atrocities of Joseph Mengele and his treatment of Jewish prisoners during World War II. Less publicized, however, is the…
The Reality of Fighting on Guadalcanal In WWII
The Guadalcanal campaign was one of the most dramatic military actions in US history. The Marines, in particular, made their name there at the start…
Richard Ira Bong – The Deadliest American Pilot in WWII
He was a WWII hero adored by millions. So much so that his death was front-page news – especially as he did not die in…
Incredible Bravery – Jesse L Brown: Exemplary Aviator in the US Navy
Born to Fly Jesse LeRoy Brown was born on October 13, 1926, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi into a poor family with a steadfast commitment to educating their…
Amazing Story Of Captain Charles Upham, The Only Combat Soldier To Be Awarded The Victoria Cross Twice
When you have thrown on your first Victoria Cross, you have entered an elite fraternity in the history of war that commands the respect of…
The Evacuation of Dunkirk, The Evacuation That Kept Britain’s Hopes Of Victory Alive
The events of May and early June 1940 were equal parts disaster and Miracle. For France, it was a complete disaster – a total military defeat by…
Battle of the Kasserine Pass 1943: Erwin Rommel, The Desert Fox
In late January and throughout February 1943, American troops had their first major engagements with German forces in World War II in Tunisia. It really…
With Suicidal Courage, Commander Ernest Evans Took on 4 Japanese Battleships near Leyte, With 3 Destroyers
Just as they were heading into action having witnessed the overwhelming enemy fleet ahead of them, it is reported that Commander Ernest Evans of the…
Invading Okinawa, The Biggest Amphibious Invasion In The Pacific
Codenamed Operation Iceberg, the invasion of Okinawa was the largest amphibious landing in the Pacific theatre of the Second World War which started on April…
Jimmy Doolittle Led The First Mission To Bomb Japan – Against All the Odds
Often, war is no different than your average street fight regardless of how crude that might seem. When a man is punched in the nose,…