He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOHLloyd Burke's 13-month tour in Korea was at an end when he decided to turn back — and received the Medal of Honor in the process. By Jon Guttman7 hours ago
This Marine pilot earned ace status as a Wildcat menace in the PacificWin or lose, Jefferson DeBlanc could dish it out and take it — all in the same mission.By Jon Guttman4 days ago
How wine and champagne helped to defeat the NazisIn France during World War II, German alcohol shipments helped to provide crucial intelligence for the Allies. By Claire Barrett6 days ago
How the Continental Army became the lords of SpanktownSpanktown, name thusly after an early settler publicly took his spouse across his knee and chastised her, was to play an important role in the Forage Wars.By Claire Barrett7 days ago
Soldier became the first Mexican national to earn the Medal of HonorAfter surviving World War II, Marcario García had another war to fight.By Jon Guttman8 days ago
Ham, turkey and cigars? A look at Christmas festivities during WWIIIt's not too late to put Snowflake potatoes on one's Christmas day menu. By Claire Barrett2 weeks ago