Long-Lasting Consequences – World War One in the Pacific
WWI in comparison with WWII saw minimal fighting in the Far East and the Pacific. There was combat in the region, however, some of it…
Siege of Vienna: Led by a Mercenary, This Desperate Army Turned the Tide on the Ottoman Empire
For four hundred years, the Crusades had seen European powers take war deep into lands far from home, under the banner of Christianity. The clash…
The Infamous Unit 731 – Chinese Museum Displays Evidence of Japanese WWII War Crimes
Many have heard about the war atrocities of Joseph Mengele and his treatment of Jewish prisoners during World War II. Less publicized, however, is the…
Wisconsin Veterans Museum And Partners To Host “World War 100: A Centennial Symposium”
Conference marks centennial observance of WWI; National and international scholars examine Great War’s legacy The Wisconsin Veterans Museum today announced that it will host “World…
The German Red Cross – Locating Missing Persons From WWII Up To The Present Day
Even though World War II ended over 70 years ago, the German Red Cross (in German, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz or DRK) still receives approximately 8,000…
The Reality of Fighting on Guadalcanal In WWII
The Guadalcanal campaign was one of the most dramatic military actions in US history. The Marines, in particular, made their name there at the start…
The 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics – The So-Called “Nazi Games”
This year marks the 81st anniversary of the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany. Often referred to as the “Nazi Games,” the games were…
Richard Ira Bong – The Deadliest American Pilot in WWII
He was a WWII hero adored by millions. So much so that his death was front-page news – especially as he did not die in…
Light Machine-Guns of WWI – The Rapid Advance Of Deadly Technology
WWI produced many innovations in weapons design. For the first time in history, significant changes occurred during only a few years of fighting. Light machine-guns…
Born To Fly: Amy Johnson, Ground-Breaking British Aviator of the 1930s
She was a British aviator in the 1930s who showed what women could do by setting several impressive records. Amy Johnson was born on July…
Incredible Bravery – Jesse L Brown: Exemplary Aviator in the US Navy
Born to Fly Jesse LeRoy Brown was born on October 13, 1926, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi into a poor family with a steadfast commitment to educating their…
Amazing Technology – The Rapid Development of Deadly Fighter Aircraft
A deadly flash racing across the sky, the fighter plane is one of the most exciting tools of modern warfare. How did we get to…