Emil “Bully” Lang: 18 Aerial Kills in One Day!
Emil “Bully” Lang’s record-shattering day in the skies ended in a chaotic clash where fate, firepower, and a young Spitfire pilot converged in one of World War II’s most improbable encounters.
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Remember Pearl Harbor: From Battleship Row to China’s New Challenge in the Pacific
The last time a rising power gambled on a surprise strike to shove America out of the Pacific, it torched an anchored fleet, killed 2,403 Americans, and rewired the world order overnight.
Morning Brief: Trump Threatens Suit Over BBC Film, Houthis Signal End to Red Sea Attacks, India Probes Red Fort Blast as Terror Act
Trump sues BBC, Congress nears shutdown deal, blasts rock Pakistan and India. Here’s your Tuesday Morning Brief rundown, November 11, 2025.
Montana-Class Battleships Would Have Dwarfed Today’s Navy
Montana-class battleships: the mighty warships that could’ve redefined naval power—if they’d ever set sail.
Today in History: USS Greer Fires Back at German U-Boat, September 4
September 4, 1941: USS Greer trades fire with U-652—the first US-German clash at sea, pushing America closer to World War II.
Today in History: August 30, America’s Final Departure from Afghanistan
On August 30, 2021, the US ended its longest war as troops left Kabul, the Taliban celebrated, and history came full circle.
Medal of Honor Monday: Staff Sgt. Macario García—The Farmhand Who Took on Two Machine Guns Alone
Macario García’s story is proof that courage isn’t about glory—it’s about standing up when no one else can and carrying others forward, no matter the cost.
Today in History: From Washington in Flames to Battles That Shaped Two World Wars
From Washington in flames to clashes in Lorraine and the Solomons, August 24 marks turning points that reshaped wars across history.
Today in History: The Liberation of General Jonathan Wainwright, August 23, 1945
On August 23, 1945, General Jonathan Wainwright was freed from a Japanese POW camp, returning home a hero and Medal of Honor recipient.
Donald McPherson, America’s Last World War II Ace Pilot, Dies at 103
Donald McPherson, WWII hero and last US ace pilot, dies at 103, remembered for valor in combat and devotion to faith, family, and community.
Medal of Honor Monday: Van T. Barfoot’s One-Man Assault at Carano Creek
From farm fields to battlefields, Van T. Barfoot’s courage at Carano Creek carried his men through one of WWII’s toughest fights.
Morning Brief: Trump Names Terry Cole as Interim D.C. Police Commissioner, Japan Marks 80 Years Since World War II Surrender
Start your Friday with SOFREP’s Morning Brief, bringing you the latest in defense and global affairs for August 15, 2025.
