The Significance of the Battle of the Atlantic
Contrary to what many people believe, the longest battle in WW2 did not take place on land. The truth is, it was fought by troops across the Atlantic Ocean from 1939 until the end of the war in 194...
The Battle of the Bulge: Things You Probably Didn’t Know
Also called the Ardennes Counteroffensive, the Battle of the Bulge was a massive offensive military campaign by the Germans on the Western Front in WW2. It started on the 16th of December in 1944 a...
A Kid's Clicker: The Recognition System used by D-Day Paratroopers
It was the night before the historic D-Day in 1944 when the US 101st Airborne Division paratroopers landed in the darkness behind the Axis lines. The dimness and the necessity for stealth implied t...
Top 5 Pieces of Gear of US Soldiers in WW2
When it comes to combat gear, the US military troops who fought during World War II had a massive advantage over their enemies. The American military was powerful enough during that time and even u...
M1 Helmet: The Most Iconic Gear for WW2 Combat
The Second World War is arguably one of the most unforgettable events in history. This period also gave rise to the popularity of combat gear used specifically by the US troops. One of them was the...
Tom Rice was one of the elite paratroopers of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. He volunteered and joined the service around
