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We've previously delved into the history of Kamikaze pilots. Now, it's time to take a look at some names and faces. / Wikimedia Commons

Meet the Kamikazes: The Human Faces behind WWII’s Most Infamous Tactic

We’ve previously delved into the history of Kamikaze pilots. Now, it’s time to take a look at some names and faces.

Military History Jul 22

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki with US military leaders from the Okinawa Defense Bureau at Camp Kinser and Torii Station (US Forces Japan). Source: https://twitter.com/USForcesJapan/status/1091144715607523328

Japan Wants US Troops Out of Okinawa? Governor Denny Tamaki Confirms

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki called for the departure of the United States Armed Forces on the island amid rising anti-American militarization sentiments in the prefecture.

A class of Himeyuri students prior to mobilisation. Nursing unit "Himeyuri unit". Principal Sadao Noda (center) surrounded by students. (IslandKings, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Lily Corps: When Japan Sent Young Girls to War

About 222 students and 18 teachers from women’s schools were deployed into a nursing unit to help the wounded Imperial Japanese Army.

U.S. Army

Desmond Doss the Conscientious Objector Who Received the Medal of Honor

In an extraordinary feat of bravery and faith Desmond Doss saved 75 of his fellow soldiers attending to each one individually.

Military History May 21

“With the Old Breed” War, Survival, and Healing the Wounds of WWII

“With the Old Breed” War, Survival, and Healing the Wounds of WWII

With Veterans Day coming this week, it is a good time to do some relevant reading. If you saw the HBO miniseries “The Pacific” or “The War” the documentary on World War II by Ken Burns, the name Eugene “Sledgehammer” Sledge — will be instantly recognizable. Sledge’s book, With the Old Breed recounts the bloody battles […]

Book Review Nov 09

Photos: U.S. Archives

American aircraft sink Yamato, the world’s largest battleship

By early 1945, the Japanese Empire was shrinking daily and the war had reached its home shores. Less than three and half years after Pearl Harbor, American industrial might was on full display. And it was never more apparent than during the Battle of Okinawa. The once-proud Japanese Imperial Navy that Americans feared would threaten […]

Military History Apr 11

Desmond Doss, An Unlikely Hero Who Was Awarded the Medal of Honor

Desmond Doss, An Unlikely Hero Who Was Awarded the Medal of Honor

Desmond Doss wasn’t the kind of man who would stand out of a crowd as a brave hero but sometimes looks can be deceiving. Doss was a quiet, unassuming conscientious objector who served as a combat medic in World War II. Twice awarded the Bronze Star for valor for risking his life to save wounded […]

Hacksaw Ridge: A movie about one of the most unlikely Medal of Honor recipients

Hacksaw Ridge: A movie about one of the most unlikely Medal of Honor recipients

During the Pacific Campaign of WWII, Desmond Doss, a U.S. Army Medic in the 307th infantry, 77th Infantry Division single-handedly saved over 50 men during the Battle of Okinawa, a battle that the Japanese dubbed “Rain of Steel” because of the ferocity of fire. And he did it without carrying any weapon to defend himself. […]

Entertainment Nov 27

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