MoH Recipient George Andrew Davis Jr. Made the Ultimate Sacrifice in MiG Alley
George Andrew Davis Jr. was a Medal of Honor recipient who valiantly served during World War II and the Korean War. Born on December 1,…
The Epic History of the USS Iowa (BB-61): Leader of All Iowa-Class Battleships
The USS Iowa (BB-61) wasn’t just an elite battleship – she was also the leader of all Iowa-class vessels. Designed with speed in mind, her construction…
Five of the Boldest Military Plans From History
Depending on the strategies being implemented, military battles can go either very right or totally wrong. Some have gone down as the most remarkable in…
Outnumbered 25:1, the ‘Glorious Glosters’ Put Up a Heroic Last Stand On Hill 235
The Battle of Imjin River was a Korean War engagement between UN and Chinese troops. Fought over four days, it saw the last stand of…
Billy Waugh Couldn’t Walk Away From the US Military, Not Even After Being Shot In the Head
Billy Waugh had a long military career, during which he honorably served. His commitment earned him many awards, including the Silver Star, four Bronze Stars,…
LRAC-50 73 mm Bazooka: The Incredibly Effective French Anti-Tank Weapon
Tank battles were incredibly common during World War I and II. The Germans were equipped with impressive armored fighting vehicles that were effective on the…
Hiroshi Miyamura: The MoH Recipient Who Took On Enemy Troops with a Machine Gun and Bayonet
During the Second World War, the United States interned several Japanese-Americans. An estimated 120,000 people of Japanese descent were forcibly relocated, most of whom lived…
USS Missouri (BB-63): American Battleship and Site of the Japanese Surrender
The USS Missouri (BB-63) was a bit late to the party. Completed in January 1944, she was the last US battleship to enter the action…
Van Barfoot: MoH Recipient Who Singlehandedly Captured 17 German Soldiers and Disabled a Tiger Tank
The Second World War featured countless examples of heroism. Still, the efforts of Van Barfoot stand out to this day. When faced with multiple German…
Joe Foss: The MoH Recipient Who Took Out Japanese Aircraft Over Guadalcanal
Joe Foss lived for 87 years, and he packed more living into those 87 years than any other American in recent history. Not only was…
The Truth Behind Royce Williams’ Legendary Dogfight was Hidden for 50 Years
The years following the Second World War were tricky. While Russia had been an ally to the United States during the conflict, the two frequently…
American Fighter Pilot Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson Was a World War II Triple Ace
It was late in the Second World War – 1944, to be exact – when Clarence “Bud” Anderson shot down his first enemy aircraft near…