Category: World War II
One Famous Horse
At one time this fort raised and trained over 14,000 horses and mules at a time. Many of those animals were shipped overseas, but there’s…
From Japan to the United States
As a Japanese teenager, Barbara was taught to defend herself from American soldiers arriving in her country. She ended up marrying one of them! But…
World War II From the Other Side of the Globe
Probably all of us have heard stories about World War II. Perhaps we have friends or relatives who have shared first hand accounts. It’s rare,…
Preserving the SS American Victory
During the 1940s, 534 of these ships existed. Today only three sail the waters. Their past and present are a testimony to the lives that…
A New Class of Ships
During the first half of World War II, the United States used vessels called Liberty Ships to haul cargo and troops across the oceans. However,…
Building Victory Ships
Imagine a ship over a football field and a half long and sixty-two feet wide. Now imagine you need to build over 500 of them…
Florida’s Holocaust Museum
If you happen to visit the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, you should take time to visit a well done site called the Florida Holocaust Museum. Not…
POW Tom Crosby
American troops finally made it to Manila and were attempting to free POW’s like Tom Crosby. Just went things seemed hopeful, the tables turned and…
Pearl Harbor Remembered
Although the events of December 7th, 1941 are nearly seven decades old, Americans do remember. They honor those who gave their lives in service to…
Days Americans Never Forget
Before there was a 9/11, there was December 7th. Both are days Americans will never forget. However, there are few Americans still living who where…
