First Raid For the Mighty Eighth
•August 16, 2017 • Be the First to Comment
The destructive power of the Eighth Air Force steadily grew during the bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. More »
•August 16, 2017 • Be the First to Comment
The destructive power of the Eighth Air Force steadily grew during the bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. More »
•August 14, 2017 • Be the First to Comment
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 »
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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 »
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Major George Preddy became the leading P-51 Mustang fighter ace in the European Theater. More »
•July 17, 2017 • Be the First to Comment
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 »
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What was the role of acclaimed author John Steinbeck in World War II? For starters, participating and noting the horrors of the Salerno invasion. More »
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The B-17 Flying Fortress vs. the B-24 Liberator—veterans of air campaigns in Europe and the Pacific have long debated the merits of these aircraft. More »
•June 26, 2017 • Be the First to Comment
The size of the U.S. military exploded in World War II, as army numbers alone soared from 174,000 to over 11 million. More »
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Just how big was Operation Overlord? History on the Net gives the jaw-dropping raw numbers. More »
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In World War II, Walter Cronkite, the dean of television news anchors, told it as it was. More »
