Just how big was Operation Overlord? History on the Net gives the jaw-dropping raw numbers.   More »

The world’s first female military pilots—American and Soviet—helped win the war.   More »

Elements of America’s 93rd Infantry Division (Colored) fought discrimination at home and captured the highest ranking Japanese officer in the Pacific.   More »

During Operation Frantic on the Eastern Front, American bombers used Soviet bases for shuttle runs against the Axis targets.   More »

In Mid-August 1944, Paris was in tumult. The French 2nd Armored Division rolled into the City of Light on August 25 and ended four years of harsh Nazi occupation. A great parade was set for the following day to celebrate France’s deliverance. Foremost among its participants was to be General   More »

The destructive power of the Eighth Air Force steadily grew during the bombing campaign against Nazi Germany.   More »

Japanese attacks on airfields in the Marianas to counter U.S. B-29 bombing raids on the mainland would eventually lead to the invasion of Iwo Jima.   More »

When considering the success of Allied planning and leadership in World War II, the role of Virginia Military Institute (VMI) graduates cannot be overestimated.   More »

Major George Preddy became the leading P-51 Mustang fighter ace in the European Theater.   More »

Air Corps officer Ed Dyess fought the Japanese in the Philippines, escaped from a POW camp, and gave his life to save those of others.   More »