Why was the battle of Guadalcanal so important? What made the island so different from other Pacific islands, and why did it help decide the Pacific War? Why do historians debate…
The world’s leading symposium on World War II will take place online this year. Starting Friday, March 5th, 2021, historians and WWII enthusiasts alike will have the opportunity to hear…
I cannot recall how many times I have seen the movie ‘The Longest Day’. I grew up loving watching movies about World War 2 and this was one of my…
War has always brought chaos, resulting in opportunities for plunder and pillage. In particular, during World War II, an unparalleled number of priceless artifacts and artworks were destroyed and looted…
“Churchill did have this unshakeable confidence—not just in Britain, but in himself.” Erik Larson is a bestselling writer, but he’s a father first and foremost: “My three daughters tend to…
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps. The B-17 was primarily employed by the USAF in…
The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" was a long-range fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated as the…
In 1942 George Patton stepped forth like some warrior of old to lead and inspire vast forces of men at a pace never equaled in military history. No American leader…
John Basilone Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, also known as one of the most heroic Marines in history. If you were to look in the dictionary you'd probably see a picture…
On August 1, 1943, 177 B-24 bombers take off from an Allied base in Libya, bound for the oil-producing city in Ploiești, Romania> Ploesti was nicknamed “Hitler’s gas station.” The…