The Story of “Grey Ghost”, the Largest and Fastest Troopship of World War II
Construction of “Hull Number 534”, as it was called when commenced, started in 1930. John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland, built it for Anglo-American…
WWII Veteran Survived Behind Enemy Lines
Harold Hayes passed away on Sunday in Medford, Oregon, at the age of 94. Hayes was the last remaining survivor of a group of…
Historians are tracing the story of an incredibly brave army nurse who was also a spy
Madge Addy was as secretive after World War II as she was during the conflict as one of Britain’s top spies in occupied France. Historians…
Five Technologies Developed In War That Found A Place In Civilian Life
The technology of war is constantly evolving, as old systems are revamped, and new ideas and concepts are created. With two World Wars occurring during…
Top Four Myths And Legends About The Nazis
As the evilest and most widely condemned organization in European history, the Nazis have long fascinated both historians and the public at large. Inevitably, a…
Four Unlikely Movies And TV Shows Inspired By Real Wars
From HBO’s Band of Brothers to Ridley Scott’s, Kingdom of Heaven, many movies and TV shows are obviously based on historical facts. Some have used…
USA to Commemorate Centennial of World War I
The United States of America will mark the 100th anniversary of its entry into World War I during a national ceremony on April 6th, according…
Charles Upham: WWII New Zealander awarded two Victoria Crosses
Some heroes seek the spotlight; others don’t. New Zealander Charles Upham falls in the latter category even though he is the only combat soldier to…
WWII Veteran who helped to build the Atomic Bombs which ended the war
Ed Fielder was a machinist working the night shift in Los Alamos for the US Army in the early 1940s. What most people were unaware…
World War II Mines Removed from US Base in Japan
Last year, a contractor doing repair work at a Sasebo Naval Base Ordnance area found a dozen mines from World War II. The mines contained…
Three US World War II Veterans Receive Legion of Honor Medals from France
Three World War II veterans from North Carolina received France’s highest honor during a ceremony in Raleigh. The three men received the Legion of Honor…
Tragic Story by Hans Wiesman: Dumbo PBY Catalina saved 56 USS Indianapolis Sailors From Massive Shark Attack
In this DAKOTA HUNTER Blog, you will read about some backgrounds of what is known as the largest Shark attack ever in naval history and…