5 Quick Facts About Japan’s Deadly WW2 Kamikaze Pilots
A major turning point in the Second World War was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Not only did December 7th, 1941 see the death…
Super Weapons That Actually Saw Service During WWII
During WWII, the Nazi Germans were developing a wide range of superweapons that would turn the tide and ensure ultimate victory. Most of them never made…
The WW2 Naval Battle of Savo Island in the Pacific
The Battle of Savo Island began on August 8th, 1942, and came to a close on August 9th, 1942. It was a brutal battle of…
The Story of the Percival Pens – Used In The Japanese Surrender Ceremony
The Cheshire Military Museum is home to over 20,000 artifacts covering over 300 years of history of soldiers from the County of Cheshire who have fought…
An Amazing Story Of Close Combat Over a Small Tennis Court During WW2
Between April 8th and May 13th, 1944 the fate of British troops in Burma was being decided over a small asphalt tennis court. This court…
The Terrible Story Of The Bataan Death March Of World War Two
The war in the Philippines started the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed and within a month the Imperial Japanese forces had captured Manila, and…
This Hellish Campaign Has Been Largely Forgotten: The Aleutian Islands During World War II
WWII had some very distinct theaters of war. When people think of the war in the Pacific thoughts, go to the sprawling jungles of Guadalcanal…
He Died At Pearl Harbor, But Only Now His Remains Have Come Home
Navy Fireman 3rd Class Robert N. Walkowiak, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was twenty years old when he was killed on board the USS Oklahoma on December…
Armando ‘Chick’ Galella honored with Distinguished Service Award
On Thursday 20th April 2017, Armando ‘Chick’ Galella received both a standing ovation and Westchester’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award. The ceremony was held…
Second World War Veteran Who Has Passed Away Will Be Missed By Family And Community
James E. Davis was a World War II veteran who retired from a career as a factory supervisor. He passed away recently at the age…
This Stuffed Toy Fox Flew 30 Combat Missions With The RAF In World War Two
A stuffed toy fox known as “Mr. Fox” was located after going missing ten months ago. Mr. Fox was the mascot for the 106 Squadron…
Five things Japan could have done differently, for a better chance of Winning in WWII
There was no possible way for Japan to compete against the US in WWII. As long as the US didn’t lose their will to fight…