Bomber Mafia: Success, But At What Cost?
People often don’t stop and consider the decision-making process that went into the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Malcolm Gladwell’s…
Starlet-Turned-Spy: The Double-Life of Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker broke color barriers, is a feminist icon, advocated for Civil Rights and became the most famous woman in France throughout the 1920s and…
Barnes Wallis: The ‘Mad Scientist’ Who Tried To Emulate Earthquakes
When it comes to weird, creative, and sometimes downright ridiculous weapons during WWII, the British were in a league of their own. Leading the charge…
The Ghost Army Bamboozled the Germans Big Time During World War II
Many may not be aware of the Ghost Army and its work to aid the Allies’ efforts against Germany during the Second World War. Through…
Man Revealed As War Hero When His Medals Are Discovered
We often hear about stories of valor, bravery and medal ceremonies for members of the armed forces. It’s an accepted fact that bravery must be…
Color Photos of the War Effort During the 1940s Bring History to Life
Photography during the Second World War is often thought of as only in black and white, which is an easy association to make, as the…
Last Surviving Marine Of The USS Indianapolis Has Passed Away Aged 96
Edgar Harrell, a 96-year-old veteran marine and last living Marine of the USS Indianapolis has passed away at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Clarksville,…
Bea Arthur Kept a Lifelong Secret: She Served in the US Marine Corps
Bea Arthur was a television icon, known for playing Maude Findlay in All in the Family (1971-79) and Maude (1972-78), as well as Dorothy Zbornak in…
D-Day Reenactment Canceled Over Health And Safety Concerns
One of the U.K.’s largest D-Day reenactments set to take place in June 2021 has been canceled over health and safety fears of “blown sand”…
‘Skins’ Star to Play SAS Hero Paddy Mayne in New Series
Filming of a new TV mini-series has begun and is set to finally show the exploits of one of the SAS’s most notable members, Robert…
Tilanqiao, Shanghai, Was A Wartime Safe Haven For Jewish People
Tilanqiao, a neighborhood in Shanghai, was, for a time, an oasis in a troubled land. The neighborhood, which became a ghetto under Japanese occupation, was…
Dangerous ‘Dragon’s Teeth’ Sea Defenses To Be Removed From British Beach
Work is now in motion to remove remnants of World War II–era anti-tank trap “dragon’s teeth” located on a Suffolk beach. The traps were placed…