Cordelia Cook Was The First Woman To Earn Both A Bronze Star And A Purple Heart
Cordelia E. Cook was a woman who was in the U.S. Army at a time when women could not serve in frontline duties and were…
The Douglas A-20 Havoc — One Of The US’ Most Versatile Medium Bombers
During WWII, every aircraft in America’s roster of medium bombers was excellent. These were the B-26 Marauder, the B-25 Mitchell, and the A-20 Havoc. The…
Lawyers Argue Over Fines After Antique Tank Removed From Pensioner’s Basement
While most pensioners spend their retirement vacationing, there are some who prefer to dedicate their time to collecting war memorabilia. While seemingly harmless, there are…
617 Squadron’s Last Pilot Lawrence ‘Benny’ Goodman Dies Aged 100
Lawrence ‘Benny’ Goodman, the last surviving pilot from Britain’s beloved 617 Squadron, responsible for the Dambuster raids, has died, aged 100. His passing makes Leonard…
Bruno Mussolini: How His Early Death Impacted His Father
Bruno Mussolini was the second acknowledged son of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his wife, Rachele. He was a decorated and experienced pilot, but his…
This Unstoppable Tank Fought Without Interruption From D-Day To VE Day
Not many tanks from the 1940s were known for exceptional reliability, especially heavy tanks like the German Tiger and King Tigers. However, if there was…
General Eisenhower Once Lost A Bet To Montgomery And Had To Pony Up A B-17
War is not normally a time for playing games and making bets, but that’s exactly what happened in 1943 between General Dwight D. Eisenhower and…
MoH Recipient Singlehandedly Destroyed A Tiger Tank And Captured 17 Germans
Van T. Barfoot was a true war hero, whose exploits saved many of his comrades’ lives and even those of the enemies he captured. He…
Comparing Historic Battlefields, Then and Now
Battles typically have a lasting physical impact on the places where they occur, leaving behind scars that hint at what happened. The following in a…
Digby Tatham-Warter: The British Major Who Disabled a German Tank With an Umbrella
Allison “Digby” Tatham-Warter might be the most interesting member of the British Army to have fought during World War II. Known for his humor and…
Yamato: Japan’s Prized Battleship Couldn’t Survive An Air Assault By the Americans At Okinawa
As the fighting in the Pacific Theater neared its end in 1945, the Japanese were desperately trying to turn the tides of the Second World…
Remains of US Soldier, 19, Lost In The Hürtgen Forest Have Been Identified
The remains of a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who was killed during WWII have been officially identified. The remains have been identified by the Defense…