On December 16, 1944, as dawn broke over the Ardennes forest, 20-year-old Lieutenant Lyle Bouck and his 18-man Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of the 394th Infantry Regiment faced an ...
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Battle Rifles That Defined World War II

Today we are going to take a look at the three main battle rifles of World War Two - the M1 Garand, the SVT-40, and the ...
The production blends live storytelling, historic and newly filmed footage, eyewitness interviews, and live performances of it’s entirely original score.
In the wake of World War 2, the United States emerged as an industrial powerhouse after supplying its own military and its ...
A mother once received three telegrams in just two weeks, each one telling her that a son was missing during the Second World War ...
The Yak-9 performed more anti-tank missions, in particular, the Yak-9T variant with a 37mm cannon, in this case the ...
Two men discover their fathers' WWII connection when a sergeant liberated a concentration camp, saving 200 lives including ...
The Indian infantry has stood at the vanguard of every conflict. Now, it is the nation's responsibility to provide these soldiers with the modern tools and equipment necessary to remain prominent and ...
Juan Bautista Alexander, also known as John B. Alexander, was a prominent figure whose life exemplified service, sacrifice, and dedication. Born on Aug. 25, 1916, in Laredo, Texas, he was the only son ...
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Those Who Served: Honoring Eduardo Botello

Eduardo 'Lalo' Botello, a WWII veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and lifelong servant to family, community, and country.
Final Call to Visit the Castletown D-Day Centre this year BEFORE The Castletown D-Day Centre is set to close for winter.
A white granite headstone in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery bears a name that sounds American: Larry Allan Thorne.