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On this day in history, 4 December 1943, the U.S. conducts airstrikes against Kwajalein Atoll in preparation for the invasion of the Marshall Islands.
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Although the invasion itself was not set to start until 31 January of 1944, the pre-invasion strikes helped soften the Japanese resistance on the islands. The planning and execution of the Marshalls campaign helped to restore faith in the American military planning capabilities after operations such as Tarawa, nicknamed “Bloody…
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This picture shows four veterans of four different American wars. The picture was taken in the mid 1940s.
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In the top left is Pearl Perry Johnson, a veteran of the Second World War.Next to him stands Hilyeard H. Young, a veteran of the First World War.In the bottom left sits Oscar P. Ruth, a veteran of the Spanish-American War.And next to him sits Andrew Jackson Everist, a veteran…
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When reviewing the Asia/Pacific conflict during World War II, it is important to put it in the context of the greater global war.
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While involving over 50 countries and as many colonies and territories, the conduct of World War II essentially boiled down to a contest between six major powers divided evenly into two competing coalitions. For the Allies, this consisted of the British Empire, the Soviet Union and the United States. Confronting…
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WWII FALLEN HEROES – Three Herr brothers from Day County, South Dakota.
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The US 12 Westbound bridge over the railroad three miles west of Groton, South Dakota, was dedicated to RM2 Ordien Herr, LT LeRoy Herr, and RM2 Eugene L. Herr on Aug. 5, 2024.Navy RM2 Eugene Le Mont Herr – Eugene was first reported as missing in action when he was…
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Although majority of WWII soldiers from Georgia served in the Soviet Army during the entire course of the war, some of them found themselves fighting in other forces.
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Phore (Christopher) Mosulishvili was born on 20 July, 1916 in the village of Kvemo Machkhaani, in the eastern Georgian region of Kakheti. He was serving in the Red Army when Nazi Germany invaded the USSR. During one of the battles Phore was wounded and taken prisoner. In 1944 Mosulishvili, together…
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Fact Slap
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Not to be out done by German High Command and strange decisions, Mussolini and his Government almost triggers a civil war with the Pasta & Rice Ration Announcement. The announcement is triggered by the limited import of wheat used for making pasta, Italian farms cannot keep up with demand. This…
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WW2: Join the COGS… Children formed their own COG salvage gangs… They scavenged for salvage for the war effort and earnt badges for it…
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Poster – Look What’s Happening To Our Salvage – Join The ‘COGS’ Children were encouraged to help the war effort by collecting metal, paper and rags for recycling. On this poster, soap cartons have been used in the manufacture of artillery shells. Children could earn the red Junior Salvage Steward…
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Velma Barfield – a serial killer.
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Velma Barfield made international headlines when she became the first woman to be executed in America since 1962 and first since the re-introduction of the death penalty in 1976. She was also the first woman to be executed by lethal injection. She was put to death at 2.00 a.m. on…
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The ancient Romans were nothing if not resourceful, even when it came to dental hygiene.
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Believe it or not, they often used stale urine as mouthwash! The key ingredient in urine is ammonia, a potent cleaning agent that helped whiten teeth and combat bad breath. This unusual practice was so common that stale urine became a highly sought-after commodity. The demand grew so much that…
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Just before dawn on August 12, 1967, McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser got a call about a disturbance on a side road just outside of town.
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Though it was early, his wife Pauline decided to accompany him to investigate. As they drove through the small Tennessee town, a car pulled up alongside theirs.Suddenly, the occupants opened fire on the Pussers’ car, killing Pauline and wounding Pusser. Struck by two rounds on the left side of his…