L-4 Grasshopper Pilot Charles Carpenter Was A German Tank’s Worst Nightmare
There are few pilots as decorated as Lieutenant Colonel Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter. After joining the Army in 1942, he went on to become one…
Celebrities During WWII: The Hollywood Victory Committee
For many, the start of World War II meant yet another conflict that would affect everyday life. The vast majority of Americans didn’t want to…
The BV 238 was the Heaviest Plane of WWII and an Example of Extreme German Engineering
For the first few decades after humanity conquered flight, flying boats consistently ranked among the largest aircraft in the world. In fact, the H-4 Hercules,…
People of Japanese Heritage Were Forced Into Internment Camps During WWII
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, anti-Japanese sentiment spread across North America. The governments of the United States, Canada and even Mexico decided it best…
Last Ditch Effort: German Tanks Were Disguised To Look Like American Tanks For The Battle of the Bulge
Deception is a useful and commonly used military tactic. It can be used to confuse your enemy, feed them wrong information so they draw up…
US Army Veteran Who Survived Bataan Death March Dies Aged 104
A retired US Army colonel who survived the Bataan Death March during World War II has died. Retired Colonel Ben Skardon died in hospice care…
Remains of US Airman Killed In Action During WWII Identified
A US Air Force Airman who died in Romania during World War II have officially been accounted for. The remains of Charles G. McMackin, 26,…
This RAF Tail Gunner Jumped From A Burning Plane Without A Parachute And Only Twisted His Knee
On a cold March night in 1944, a British airman jumped out of a Lancaster bomber at an altitude of 18,000 feet. His aircraft was…
The Most Puzzling Unsolved Mysteries from World War II
Written by Jesse Beckett and Clare Fitzgerald We all love a good unsolved mystery and World War II provided plenty. The scale of the conflict…
The Incredible Life Of War Hero Eddie Rickenbacker: War Hero, Pioneer, And So Much More
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
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 was an iconic man known for his exceptional flying skills and equally exceptional mustache, which, as he said, was the “middle finger I…