“Churchill’s Favorite Spy” Was Crucial To British Intelligence During WW2
Born to an aristocratic family, she saved thousands during WWII but died in poverty. She was vital to the French resistance and played a role…
The Best U.S. Propaganda Posters From WWI And WWII
Every country with a major involvement in World War I and II produced war propaganda posters. The U.S. alone produced hundreds of different posters with…
The German Inquiry Which Is Investigating The Influence Of Nazi Party Members In The Post-WWII Government
The German government is investigating the extent to which ex-Nazi officials were involved in the chancellery, ministries, and agencies after the end of World War…
The Centurion Tank – One Of The Longest-Serving Tank Designs In History
The Centurion tank’s first prototypes appeared among the Allied troops in Belgium in 1945. The tank was a successor of prior designs such as the…
Shooting Down 7 Aircraft In One Day, This Marine Was Awarded The Medal Of Honor On His First Mission
Lieutenant James Swett wasn’t the only man to become an Ace in one day during the war and nor was he the only Ace to…
He’s Called The Ghost, Has The Same Medal Count As Audie Murphy, And Is Virtually Unknown
By the time a man earns seven Purple Hearts and lives to talk about it, he could either be described as one of the luckiest…
Promotion And Controversy – The Meteoric Rise Of US General Mark W. Clark
Granted, many in modern Texas may have never heard of General Mark W. Clark, also known as General Marcus Aurelius Clarkus by his subordinates. But…
Heroic American Crew Fought off 17 Enemy Planes in ‘Cursed’ B-17 Bomber “Old 666”
When you see the number “666” on the tail number of a plane, it is entirely understandable if you opt to stay on the ground. …
Working Together To Find, Identify, And Bring Home The Missing Pilots Of World War Two
A multi-disciplinary approach to finding and locating the remains of missing servicemen was pioneered last summer in northern France. Collaboration between the U.S. Department of…
Restored World War Two-Era Torpedo Boat Makes Triumphant Return To New Orleans
A patrol torpedo boat from World War II which survived through many combat operations in Europe came home to the city where it was made,…
Dedicated Members Of The Public Work Together To Return WW2 Medals To Soldiers Descendants
A Purple Heart certificate owned by an American soldier killed at Anzio in the Second World War is being returned to his family in Michigan…
Close to the Enemy – New WW2 Spy Drama From Acorn Media Hits The Jackpot
There’s spy drama within in a new original production, “Close to the Enemy”, from Acorn Media. The seven-episode program is centered around a James Bond-type…