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The True Story Behind ‘Raising The Flag On Iwo Jima’

Joe Rosenthal's "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" captured one of World War II's most iconic moments, but the real story behind the photo would remain little-known for decades.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 18, 2021

The True Story Behind ‘Raising The Flag On Iwo Jima’

Joe Rosenthal's "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" captured one of World War II's most iconic moments, but the real story behind the photo would remain little-known for decades.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 18, 2021

33 Of The Most Epic War Movies Of All Time

From military dramas like "Saving Private Ryan" to Hollywood blockbusters like "The Last Samurai," these war movies capture the true ravages of battle.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 16, 2021

33 Of The Most Epic War Movies Of All Time

From military dramas like "Saving Private Ryan" to Hollywood blockbusters like "The Last Samurai," these war movies capture the true ravages of battle.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 16, 2021

How French Mime Marcel Marceau Got His Start Smuggling Jewish Children To Safety During The Holocaust

As a member of the French Resistance, Marcel Marceau first developed his miming skills to keep children quiet while they evaded Nazi patrols on their way to the Swiss border.

By Morgan Dunn • Dec 14, 2021

How French Mime Marcel Marceau Got His Start Smuggling Jewish Children To Safety During The Holocaust

As a member of the French Resistance, Marcel Marceau first developed his miming skills to keep children quiet while they evaded Nazi patrols on their way to the Swiss border.

By Morgan Dunn • December 14, 2021

American Aviator Charles Lindbergh Was A God Among Men — Until He Revealed His Nazi Sympathies

Just over a decade after he completed his historic flight across the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh spoke out against American intervention in World War II, which he feared would "destroy" the "White race."

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 14, 2021

American Aviator Charles Lindbergh Was A God Among Men — Until He Revealed His Nazi Sympathies

Just over a decade after he completed his historic flight across the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh spoke out against American intervention in World War II, which he feared would "destroy" the "White race."

By Marco Margaritoff • December 14, 2021

Edward Shames, Last Surviving Officer Featured In ‘Band Of Brothers,’ Dies At 99

During World War II, Edward Shames stormed the beaches of Normandy, looted Hitler's Eagle's Nest, and saw the horrors of the Dachau concentration camp.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 10, 2021

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Edward Shames, Last Surviving Officer Featured In ‘Band Of Brothers,’ Dies At 99

During World War II, Edward Shames stormed the beaches of Normandy, looted Hitler's Eagle's Nest, and saw the horrors of the Dachau concentration camp.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 10, 2021

The Story Of Adolf Hitler’s Death — And The Calamitous Days That Preceded It

On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler and his new bride Eva Braun swallowed cyanide capsules in his Berlin bunker. Then, the Nazi dictator shot himself to ensure his death.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 1, 2021

The Story Of Adolf Hitler’s Death — And The Calamitous Days That Preceded It

On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler and his new bride Eva Braun swallowed cyanide capsules in his Berlin bunker. Then, the Nazi dictator shot himself to ensure his death.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 1, 2021

The True Story Of Captain Lewis Nixon And The ‘Band Of Brothers’ He Served With During World War II

Captain Lewis Nixon III fought with the 101st Airborne Division's Easy Company alongside Major Dick Winters in historic clashes like D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 29, 2021

The True Story Of Captain Lewis Nixon And The ‘Band Of Brothers’ He Served With During World War II

Captain Lewis Nixon III fought with the 101st Airborne Division's Easy Company alongside Major Dick Winters in historic clashes like D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 29, 2021

The Inspiring Story Of Joe Medicine Crow, The Plains War Chief Who Fought The Nazis During World War II

Born in 1913 on the Crow Reservation in Montana, Joseph Medicine Crow was raised in the warrior tradition of his people — which he put to good use while serving in France and Germany.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 23, 2021

The Inspiring Story Of Joe Medicine Crow, The Plains War Chief Who Fought The Nazis During World War II

Born in 1913 on the Crow Reservation in Montana, Joseph Medicine Crow was raised in the warrior tradition of his people — which he put to good use while serving in France and Germany.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 23, 2021

Meet The Donut Dollies, The Unsung Women Who Gave Out Sweet Treats On The Front Lines

Inspired by a simple idea from female volunteers in 1917, the work of the Donut Dollies spanned decades and helped boost the morale of American soldiers during World War II and beyond.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Nov 21, 2021

Meet The Donut Dollies, The Unsung Women Who Gave Out Sweet Treats On The Front Lines

Inspired by a simple idea from female volunteers in 1917, the work of the Donut Dollies spanned decades and helped boost the morale of American soldiers during World War II and beyond.

By Jaclyn Anglis • November 21, 2021

Ira Hayes Raised The Flag At Iwo Jima – But His Story Ended In Tragedy

Marine paratrooper and Pima tribesman Ira Hamilton Hayes was immortalized in the photo of the U.S. flag being raised over Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 7, 2021

Ira Hayes Raised The Flag At Iwo Jima – But His Story Ended In Tragedy

Marine paratrooper and Pima tribesman Ira Hamilton Hayes was immortalized in the photo of the U.S. flag being raised over Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

By Gina Dimuro • November 7, 2021