Piggyback Hero – by Ralph Kinney Bennett
We present this guest blog by author Ralph Kinney Bennett In 2003 they laid the remains of Glenn Rojohn to rest in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in…
The Cactus Air Force: Guadalcanal’s Shoestring Flyers Took On Japanese Zero’s and Won
The Battle of Guadalcanal was one of the most important battles in the Pacific theatre of World War Two. Marking the furthest expansion of the…
Top 10 U.S. Fighter Aces of World War II
Here are the top ten American aces based on their recorded kills or enemy planes that they shot down. 10 – Robert M. Hanson As…
Fort Drum, the unsinkable concrete ‘battleship’ of Manila Bay
Anyone who pays a visit to Manila Bay will not easily forget the enchanting sight of the ruined concrete fort that looks as if it…
This German Paratrooper Held An Impressive Record, And May Have Been Part Of The Plot To Assassinate Hitler
Many are aware of the plot to kill Hitler orchestrated by Colonel Schenk Count von Stauffenberg in July of 1944 as it was depicted by…
The Incredible Fate of the Soviet Fighter Ace, Alexei Maresyev – Hero With No Legs
Alexei Maresyev was a celebrated Soviet pilot and a Hero of the Soviet Union, who became famous for his determination to continue the fight, even…
11 Iconic Battlefields of WWII Then And Now
After just over 70 years, we look back at 11 iconic locations of the Second World War as they were then – and as they are…
Top 10 WWII Sites To Visit in Germany
When planning to visit Germany, there are countless WWII locations from which to choose. To make planning easier for you, we have made a list…
With His Brother KIA on Crete, New Zealand Sniper Clive Hulme Stalked and Killed 33 German Snipers
Men who have endured combat together have a special bond that has famously been characterized as being like a “Band of Brothers.” One can only…
The Disappearance of Glenn Miller, the Famous Swing Player Who Joined the Army Air Force Band
Glenn Miller was an American musical icon and, in many ways still is. Turn on any one of his big band-style songs from the 1930’s…
Is This the End of Hitler’s Bloodline?
The continuation of the dictator’s bloodline in this world is in the hands of five men – sons of his nephew who have vowed never…
The Battle of the Coral Sea: A New Form Of War At Sea
From the 4th to 8th May 1942, the Japanese and American fleets in the Pacific made history. For the first time ever, a naval battle…