Gabby Gabreski: Flying Ace of World War II and the Korean War
The first air battles in American war history occurred during World War I, of which the top US pilot was Eddie Rickenbacker. They became more…
War Dog That Served in the Pacific Theater Awarded Distinguished Service Medal
Dogs are a semi-common sight on the battlefield, but one you wouldn’t expect to see is a Yorkshire Terrier. Despite the breed’s small size, one…
The Most Important Battleships in American History
In order to remain a prominent world power in the late 1800s, the US had to keep up with the latest military technology. When South…
P-80 Shooting Star: The Fighter Jet that Took Out America’s Top Flying Ace of WWII
During World War I, Eddie Rickenbacker became America’s top flying ace. By the time World War II came around, airplane technology had improved significantly. As…
Isoroku Yamamoto: The Japanese Marshal Admiral Who Planned Pearl Harbor
Isoroku Yamamoto had plenty of relationships in the United States. The Imperial Japanese Navy officer spent considerable time there as a student and naval attaché…
5 African-American Veterans Who Fought For Civil Rights
Racism ran rampant during World War II. Still, many African-Americans proudly served their country during the conflict. And when many of them returned, they became…
Medal of Honor Recipient Alexander Bonnyman Jr. Dropped Out Of Princeton To Join The Army
Soldiers who fought in World War II came from all walks of life. And because of their varying backgrounds, they brought their own unique skills…
The Japanese Set Up Internment Camps in the Philippines During WWII
During World War II, the United States forced 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps. The action represented one of the darker moments in American history.…
8 Baseball Hall of Famers Who Served During World War II
The December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor was unprecedented. In reaction, scores of young men almost immediately enlisted in the services, and they came from…
Erich Hartmann: The Most Successful Fighter Ace of All Time
Despite to horridness of their cause, the pilots of the German Army were among the most successful of the Second World War. The most storied…
The Legend of Unsinkable Sam: Did This Death-Defying Cat Really Exist?
Unsinkable Sam was the nickname given to a cat who reportedly survived the sinking of three ships during World War II. Also known as “Oscar,”…
The USS Maryland (BB-46) Survived Two Kamikaze Hits During WWII And Stayed In The Fight
The USS Maryland (BB-46) was commissioned in 1921 and saw heavy use in World War II. She was right at the forefront of many important…