A British Blunder in the East Mediterranean
On Dec. 8, 1940, Gen. Archibald Wavell, Commander in Chief Middle East, launched from Egypt the first British offensive in …
World War II
The Top 5 Air Battles of World War II: The Battle of Britain
There are many reasons for including the Battle of Britain in any list of the greatest World War II air …
The Attack on Pearl Harbor: Dec. 7, 1941 | Photos
While we have covered the Pearl Harbor attack extensively elsewhere, both in posts for Defense Media Network and in print, …
OSS Congressional Gold Medal Act Passed by Congress
The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 2234) was passed by the House of Representatives …
John F. Kennedy Received “Non-combat” Recognition for Wartime Action
Like many presidents, John F. Kennedy experienced combat and won recognition.
As the skipper of a patrol torpedo boat, or …
The PIAT: A Different Kind of Anti-tank Launcher
“The PIAT is actually a load of rubbish, really,” said Sgt. M.C. Thornton in Stephen Ambrose’s book Pegasus Bridge, and …
The Top 5 Air Battles of World War II: Battle of the Atlantic
During World War I, the U-boat almost won the war for Germany. Karl Donitz had commanded a U-boat …
Hacksaw Ridge Featurette
Director Mel Gibson talks about his new film Hacksaw Ridge and his appreciation for America’s veterans in this …
Lindbergh: Fallen Lone Eagle
On May 20, 1927, Capt. Charles Lindbergh (U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve) became the first aviator to successfully complete a …
Decima Flottiglia MAS Sinks HMS York
A popular impression in the United States of the Regia Marina, the Italian Navy, during World War II is that …