The US Military Once Built a Japanese Warship in the Middle of the California Desert
Did you know the US Army Air Forces (USAAF) constructed a Japanese warship in the middle of the California desert during the Second World War?…
Why Did John F. Kennedy Keep a Coconut in the Oval Office?
Before John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, he was a lieutenant in the US Navy during World War II. During…
Upcoming Film ‘Never Alone’ Looks at Finland’s Deportation of Jewish Refugees in World War II
Few movies are made about Finland’s role in World War II, especially when it comes to the country’s part in the Holocaust. While many are…
Highly-Anticipated Korean Historical Thriller ‘Harbin’ Slated for Christmas Theatrical Release
A few months after making its worldwide premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), it has been announced the Korean historical thriller Harbin (2024)…
The B-29 Superfortress ‘Kee Bird’ Was Frozen in Time for 47 Years – It Was Almost Rescued
On February 20, 1947, US Air Force Lt. Vern H. Arnett and his 11-man crew took off for what was meant to be a routine…
Shizuya Hayashi: The Japanese-American Soldier Who Showed Astounding Bravery on His First Day of Combat
During the Italian Campaign in World War II, German soldiers faced a sight they’d never expected: Japanese-American soldiers. These men were members of the 100th…
The Tank Museum’s M47 Patton Restoration Fundraiser Hits Halfway Point
The Tank Museum has provided an update on its efforts to raise money to restore its Cold War-era M47 Patton. The fundraiser, which was launched…
No legs, No Problem: The Incredible Story of RAF Ace Douglas Bader
It made sense that most Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots would be superstitious when one considers how much could go wrong, but if Wing Commander…
Charles Lightoller: The Titanic Second Officer Who Helped Evacuate Over 120 Men at Dunkirk
The sinking of the RMS Titanic is an infamous event in history. Most people know about the iceberg and the fact there were too few…
Boeing E-4: The Cold War-Era ‘Doomsday Plane’ the US Air Force is Looking to Replace
Everyone has heard of the US Air Force’s “Doomsday Planes,” but do you actually know what they are? Stationed out of Offutt Air Force Base,…
British Man Builds World War II-Era Anderson Shelter in His Back Garden
A World War II enthusiast has created a historical man cave by building a sunken Anderson Shelter in his back garden in Dorset, United Kingdom.…
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is Named for the US Navy’s First Air Ace of World War II
Few pilots have the innate skill in the cockpit that Edward “Butch” O’Hare did. The US naval aviator was a natural, and over the course…