The USS Franklin was the Most Damaged Aircraft Carrier to Survive WWII
The USS Franklin (CV-13) was a member of the Essex-class of aircraft carriers, which had a successful design that served well during World War II…
The USS Alaska (CB-1) Was the US Navy’s Impractical Warship
The USS Alaska (CB-1) was a large, powerful and extremely capable ship built during the Second World War. Going by statistics alone, one could easily…
The USS Intrepid Survived Four Kamikaze Attacks And Continued In Service For Decades
The USS Intrepid was an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during WWII. Initially operating in the Pacific Theatre, Intrepid would end up serving a wild 30-year…
The USS North Carolina Was a Nightmare for Japan During WWII
The USS North Carolina was a mighty battleship that served throughout the Second World War. She was involved in intense combat on many occasions but…
Low Mississippi River Water Levels Reveal Sunken WWII Ship
Low water levels in the Mississippi River have revealed the sunken wreckage of the USS Inaugural, a World War II minesweeper, near downtown St. Louis,…
99-Year-Old Pearl Harbor Survivor Passes Away From COVID-19
One of Pearl Harbor’s most dedicated veterans has passed away at the age of 99 after a battle with the COVID-19 virus. Stu Hedley dedicated…
Ernie Pyle: War Correspondent and a GI’s Best Friend
Ernie Pyle was considered the foremost war correspondent in America during the Second World War. His distinctive writing style and relationships with those on the…
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library Reopens After $29 Million Renovation
The Truman Presidential Library and Museum has re-opened after a two-year-long $29 million renovation that has updated the museum into a fascinating tour through the…
Last Surviving Marine Of The USS Indianapolis Has Passed Away Aged 96
Edgar Harrell, a 96-year-old veteran marine and last living Marine of the USS Indianapolis has passed away at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Clarksville,…
USS Idaho Is The First Ship To Bear That Name In A Century
The U.S. Navy has announced that they are constructing a new advanced attack submarine, named the USS Idaho (SSN-799). Work on the submarine started in…
36 Fiery Photographs of Flamethrowers Through the Ages
Over 1000 years ago the Greeks were the first to employ the tactic of hurling flames at their enemies and through the First and Second…
Firm But Fair – Former Missouri Sheriff served with Marines in South Pacific in WWII
Wyman S. Basinger has a reputation that endures following his years of service as sheriff of Cole County, Missouri, earning him the distinction as a…