Letters Discovered In Used Book Reveal Mother’s Heartbreak Following Son’s Death at Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese launched their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor during the Second World War, hundreds of American Sailors, Marines, various other military personnel and…
Oppenheimer’s Grandson Wishes Christopher Nolan Had Omitted One Scene From the Movie
The highly-anticipated biopic about notable theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer has officially been released. Directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight trilogy, Dunkirk), the film…
Amazing Discovery – Captured T-34 Found Decades After It Was Abandoned By the German Army
In the decades since the end of the Second World War, thousands of discoveries have been made. From sunken ships and downed aircraft to unexploded…
Then and Now: Incredible Photos Show France During WWII and Today
There’s nothing that better showcases the true impact of the Second World War than photos of the locations where the fighting took place. While it…
First Special Service Force: The ‘Devil’s Brigade’ That Struck Fear Into the Germans
The various Special Forces groups of the Second World War played a major role in the evolution of elite units in the decades to follow.…
Photos That Showcase the Durability of American Aircraft During World War II
Given the numerous theaters American aircraft flew in throughout World War II, it’s no wonder the majority suffered extensive damage at the hands of the…
The Wildest Photos Taken Throughout the Second World War
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this is especially true when it comes to wartime. There’s something about these images that…
Held Captive: Airman Richard Keirn Survived Being a Prisoner of War In Both WWII and Vietnam
Many servicemen found themselves fighting in not just the Second World War, but also in Vietnam. However, very few were held captive as prisoners of…
On-the-Ground Interviews Reveal Americans’ Reactions to Pearl Harbor
American history forever changed on December 7, 1941 when Japan launched a horrific attack on Pearl Harbor, catapulting the United States into the Second World…
Pearl Harbor Heroes: Little-Known Stories of Bravery and Courage
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor, devastating the American forces stationed there. In the…
Battleship Row: The Nine American Vessels Targeted During the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, nine American ships were moored off of Ford Island, to deter Japan from its imperialistic ambitions. Known as…
The Devastating Failure of Japan’s Mini Submarines at Pearl Harbor
On April 1, 1941, a group of specially chosen members of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) attended a secret meeting, where they were told, “You…