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…
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…
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…
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…
The Battle of Midway. As most people know the Battle of Midway was a naval battle in the Pacific Theatre of World War II which occurred between June 3rd and…
Walk Bloody Ridge, and it becomes clear why a swathe of otherwise unremarkable ground was so important to the Allies. It’s awfully far away for most and pretty remote, but…
By Sgt. 1st Class Sean Everette WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2020 — Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and…