Weather Station Kurt: The German’s Only North American Operation During the 1940s
In 1943 a German U-boat visited Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada and established the only German military operation on North American soil during the war.…
The Battles of Narvik Were Fueled By Allied and German Self-Interest
The Battles of Narvik refer to the naval offensives and land battle that occurred between the Germans and Allies in Norway. It was one of…
The Band Foo Fighters Named Themselves After This Strange War Mystery
Have you ever wondered what the Foo Fighter’s band name actually means? For such a famous band, the answer is surprisingly mysterious. Created by former…
Nijmegen Bridge: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters
It might look like a normal structure today, but the Nijmegen bridge was a pivotal strategic point throughout the entirety of the Second World War.…
Black and Native American Veterans May be Upgraded to the Medal of Honor
The branches of the US military have been ordered to conduct a review on black and Native American recipients of the nation’s second-highest award for…
Military Events That Prove Just How Unlucky Friday the 13th Really Is
Friday the 13th is considered one of the unluckiest days of the year. While many feel it’s just everyone being overly superstitious, others believe there’s…
Operation Olive: The Allied Attempt to Break Through the Gothic Line
The final years of World War II saw Germany fighting a defensive battle against the Allies. The country’s forces had been pushed out of North…
99-Year-Old Pearl Harbor Survivor Passes Away From COVID-19
One of Pearl Harbor’s most dedicated veterans has passed away at the age of 99 after a battle with the COVID-19 virus. Stu Hedley dedicated…
U.S. Marine Commander Present At Iwo Jima Dies At 102
The family of Colonel Dave Severance has announced the death of the Marine veteran at the age of 102. His death on August 2nd at…
Sentence Handed Down After Panther Tank Removed From Pensioner’s Basement
A German court has handed down its sentence in the case of an 84-year-old pensioner who was found to have a host of military memorabilia…
The All-Female Civilian Organization That Provided Air Defense for Hawaii
The Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD) was a civilian organization working alongside the US military to protect the Hawaiian Islands from Japanese air attacks during…
Hill 400 And Hürtgen Forest: The Longest Battle Fought On German Soil During WWII
The Battle of Hürtgen Forest for Hill 400 is often overlooked due to its proximity to the Battle of the Bulge. A German stronghold, it…