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Edward A. Carter: The Heroic Soldier Who Was Denied A Medal Of Honor Because Of His Race

He was demoted, discriminated against, and gravely injured. Perhaps worst of all, he wasn't recognized for his outstanding service until it was too late.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 17, 2018

Edward A. Carter: The Heroic Soldier Who Was Denied A Medal Of Honor Because Of His Race

He was demoted, discriminated against, and gravely injured. Perhaps worst of all, he wasn't recognized for his outstanding service until it was too late.

By Gina Dimuro • December 17, 2018

Kindertransport: When Great Britain Saved 10,000 Children From The Holocaust

The combined efforts of the British government, religious groups, and individual volunteers saved 10,000 Jewish and non-Aryan children from certain death.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 16, 2018

Kindertransport: When Great Britain Saved 10,000 Children From The Holocaust

The combined efforts of the British government, religious groups, and individual volunteers saved 10,000 Jewish and non-Aryan children from certain death.

By Gina Dimuro • December 16, 2018

‘It Was War’: 33 Photos Of The Pearl Harbor Attack That Changed History Forever

See why the Pearl Harbor attack carried out by the Japanese against the U.S. in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941 was a "date which will live in infamy."

By Caroline Redmond • Dec 7, 2018

‘It Was War’: 33 Photos Of The Pearl Harbor Attack That Changed History Forever

See why the Pearl Harbor attack carried out by the Japanese against the U.S. in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941 was a "date which will live in infamy."

By Caroline Redmond • December 7, 2018

33 Disturbing Photos Of The Second Sino-Japanese War That Reveal Why China Is World War II’s Forgotten Victim

With as many as 20 million dead, China suffered more casualties during World War II than any other country except the Soviet Union.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 6, 2018

33 Disturbing Photos Of The Second Sino-Japanese War That Reveal Why China Is World War II’s Forgotten Victim

With as many as 20 million dead, China suffered more casualties during World War II than any other country except the Soviet Union.

By Mark Oliver • December 6, 2018

Ivan Sidorenko: Russia’s Most Lethal WWII Sniper Who Made 500 Kills Single Handedly

Ivan Sidorenko, originally an artist, taught himself how to be a sniper for the Red Army. Turns out his true talent lay in the art of killing.

By William DeLong • Nov 14, 2018

Ivan Sidorenko: Russia’s Most Lethal WWII Sniper Who Made 500 Kills Single Handedly

Ivan Sidorenko, originally an artist, taught himself how to be a sniper for the Red Army. Turns out his true talent lay in the art of killing.

By William DeLong • November 14, 2018

Ursula Haverbeck: The Elderly Holocaust Denier Known As The ‘Nazi Grandma’

Ursula Haverbeck is now finally behind bars after years of making proclamations like "The Holocaust is the biggest and most sustainable lie in history."

By William DeLong • Nov 14, 2018

Ursula Haverbeck: The Elderly Holocaust Denier Known As The ‘Nazi Grandma’

Ursula Haverbeck is now finally behind bars after years of making proclamations like "The Holocaust is the biggest and most sustainable lie in history."

By William DeLong • November 14, 2018

94-Year-Old Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes On Trial In Germany

Johann Rehbogen was not even 21-years-old when he served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. Now, more than 70 years later, he is being held accountable for his actions.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 6, 2018

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94-Year-Old Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes On Trial In Germany

Johann Rehbogen was not even 21-years-old when he served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. Now, more than 70 years later, he is being held accountable for his actions.

By Caroline Redmond • November 6, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Nov 4, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux • November 4, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong • Oct 28, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong • October 28, 2018