How High-Octane Gasoline Saved Untold Allied Pilots During WWII
Aviation legend Jimmy Doolittle pioneered a type of gas that made Allied planes faster and more lethal, helping us win battles and the war.
Military History
The Last Horse Charge of American Cavalry Was in World War II
The American cavalry charge was so fierce that the Japanese ranks broke. Even the Japanese tanks were forced to stop.
Orde Wingate and His Unorthodox Campaign Against the Japanese
Some portray Wingate as a visionary unconventional warrior; others as an unstable man. Regardless, he and his Chindits became the terror of the Japanese.
The Heroic Tin Can Sailors Held Off the Japanese Saving Thousands of Lives in WWII
The valor of the Tin Can Sailors of Task Unit Taffy 3 was recognized even by the Japanese.
Darrell Cole: The Marine Bugler Who Earned the Medal of Honor
This is the story of Darrell Cole who would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism on the beaches of Iwo Jima.
The Enduring Legend of the Winged Hussars – From Defeated Exiles to Europe’s Avengers
Death comes riding a horse and he takes the form of the legendary Winged Hussars.
The Tide of the Revolutionary War Turns – The Battle of Saratoga
“The courage and obstinacy with which the Americans fought was the astonishment of everyone. They are not that contemptible enemy we had imagined them”
To Balance Future With Current Threats the US Will Need to Adjust its Entire Strategy
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. The U.S. must prove that it can learn from history.
Breaking the Sound Barrier – Chuck Yeager, the Father of Mach Speed
Many aircraft fly faster than the speed of sound today, but none could have done it if Chuck Yeager had not paved the way.
Happy 246th Birthday to ‘the Maddest Idea in the World,’ the US Navy
The maddest idea in the world just turned 246-years old and is as strong as ever. Happy birthday, U.S. Navy!
This Is How 4 OSS Operators Captured Sardinia From 270,000 Italians in WWII
The capture of Sardinia by just four men of the OSS was one of the most spectacular missions of World War II and showcased the Office’s value.
Whistling Death: This Is How the Corsair Got its Nickname
The Corsair was one of the most lethal, feared, and iconic fighters of World War II and was given the nickname “Whistling Death.”
