World War 2 | War History

The Incredible Life Of War Hero Eddie Rickenbacker: War Hero, Pioneer, And So Much More

Eddie Rickenbacker The War Hero

Eddie Rickenbacker is an American who seemingly lived ten lifetimes in one. He was a successful mechanic, automotive designer, race car driver, businessman, government consultant,…

Legislation Targets GI Bill Racial Inequalities

African American sailors walking before a superior

Democratic lawmakers are looking to revive an effort to pay the families of African American World War II veterans the benefits they were denied or prevented…

Robin Olds: The Pilot Whose Mustache Was As Famous As His Achievements In the Cockpit

Robin Olds in his pilots' gear

Robin Olds was an iconic man known for his exceptional flying skills and equally exceptional mustache, which, as he said, was the “middle finger I…

Here’s Why The P-51 Mustang Saw Combat As A Dive Bomber

P-51 Mustang

The P-51 Mustang is usually near the top of most aviation enthusiasts’ favorite WWII aircraft list, as it combines sleek, muscular looks with excellent performance,…

Jean Moulin Gave His Life for the French Resistance after refusing to give Intel to the “Butcher of Lyon”

French Resistance Fighter

Jean Moulin was a key member of the French Resistance during WWII who helped rally the scattered groups of fighters and served as the first…

The Military’s “Kilroy Was Here” Phrase Has Some Interesting Backstory Theories

Kilroy was Here At WWII Museum

If you found yourself in an area where American soldiers were or had been during WWII, there’s a high chance you will find the “Kilroy…

Sailor Killed During Attack on Pearl Harbor Laid to Rest

Naval portrait of Keefe Connolly + USS Oklahoma surrounded by smoke

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers ordered flags across the state be lowered to half-staff on November 8, 2021 in memory of Navy Hospital Apprentice First Class…

New Zealand’s Oldest WWII Veteran Dies Aged 108

Soldiers sitting in a boat + Bill Mitchell smiling

New Zealand’s oldest World War II veteran, Bill Mitchell, has passed away at the age of 108. News of his death was confirmed by his…

Body of WWII Veteran Dissected In Pay-Per-View Autopsy Without Family’s Knowledge

David Saunders Featured Image

The body of World War II veteran David Saunders was autopsied in front of a paying audience in Portland, Oregon, without his family being notified…

Reinhard Heydrich: The SS Official Who Survived Assassination But Died From Horsehair

Reinhard Heydrich was one of the evilest humans to ever live. Heydrich rose in prominence to become the chief of the Reich Security Main Office,…

Louis Curdes was One of the Only Pilots to Shoot Down German, Japanese and Italian Planes During WWII

Captain Curdes Flying Ace

An American pilot from Indiana, Louis Curdes was not only a fighter ace but one of the few pilots with the rare distinction of shooting…

The P-38 Terrified Opponents And Dominated Aerial Reconnaissance During WWII

P-38 Lightning

During the war, if you needed a great fighter, fighter bomber, escort, reconnaissance aircraft, night fighter, and pathfinder, the P-38 Lightning was a go-to choice.…