Luftwaffe’s Secret Weapon: The Rise and Fall of the “Shrike” Fighter Aircraft
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 emerged in 1941 to challenge the Bf 109’s dominance and cast a long shadow over World War II skies.
Military History
The 80th Anniversary of D-Day: Honoring the Valor and Sacrifice of the Greatest Generation
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we honor the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy, forever altering the course of history in the relentless pursuit of freedom.
The Enduring Mystery of Dr. Eleanor Ardel Vietti, The First American Female POW in Vietnam
In 1962 Vietnam, Dr. Ardel Vietti served tirelessly before her mysterious disappearance, leaving a legacy of compassion.
Learning to Fight in the Green Hell: The US Offensive at Buna-Gona
American soldiers, underestimating their enemies’ tenacity, fought a brutal three-month battle in the unforgiving jungles of Papua New Guinea.
The Forgotten Tragedy of the SS Tilawa: The “Titanic” of World War II
The once-luxurious SS Tilawa met a watery grave in WWII, leaving a legacy of human loss and a recent legal battle over salvaged silver.
We’ve Been Here Before: The U.S. Military and Jungle Warfare
The resolute preparation of U.S. military forces for jungle warfare is essential for the effective defense of democratic allies in the Asia-Pacific region against the assertive and expansionist maneuvers of the Chinese military.
Cracking Codes, Changing History: The Remarkable Women of Bletchley Park
The brilliant women of Newnham College who cracked Nazi codes at Bletchley Park are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
The V-2 Ballistic Missile: A W weapon of War, A Spark of Space Exploration
The V-2, a terrifying weapon of war in its time, paradoxically laid the groundwork for humanity’s launch into space exploration.
Cold War Jitters: That Time America Lost H-Bombs in a Spanish Village
The 1966 mid-air collision of a US bomber carrying H-bombs over Spain sparked a race against time to recover and contain radioactive fallout.
Why Did the US Execute Nazi War Criminal Anton Dostler?
Anton Dostler was the only German general officer executed solely by the US for war crimes, find out what war crime he did to have this fate.
Paul Kern: The WWI Soldier Who Stayed Awake for Forty Years
Discover Paul Kern’s story and how he was able to survive for forty years without sleep after getting shot in the head in WW1.
Yes, There Actually Were Helicopters Used In World War II
WWII helicopters were used for troop transport, casualty evac, airborne command posts, SAR operations, and attacking ground targets.
