April 1945, Germany. The Third Army was sweeping through Bavaria, town after town falling, German resistance … “What Patton Did When He Found 60 American Dog Tags in a German Officer’s Trophy Collection”Read more
Japanese Thought They Had Trapped U.S. Marines – Until 400 Annihilated by Dawn
500 Japanese soldiers, one beach, six hours, and by dawn 377 of them were dead. November … Japanese Thought They Had Trapped U.S. Marines – Until 400 Annihilated by DawnRead more
Why This “Flawed” American Tank Destroyer Changed U.S. Tanks After WWII
December 1st, 1944. 4,600 yardds. A Panther tank sits on a frozen German ridge and an … Why This “Flawed” American Tank Destroyer Changed U.S. Tanks After WWIIRead more
30-30 vs 45-70: One of Them Is a Waste of Money
In 1873, the United States Army adopted a cartridge that fired a 405 grain lead bullet … 30-30 vs 45-70: One of Them Is a Waste of MoneyRead more
“What Patton Said to the SS Officer Who Made Threats During Interrogation”
May 1945, Germany. The war in Europe was over. The guns had gone quiet. The Third … “What Patton Said to the SS Officer Who Made Threats During Interrogation”Read more
What Patton Did After Seeing a Black Soldier Beaten by White MPs in Camp
November 7th, 1944. 2:47 a.m. A black soldier is lying face down in the mud inside … What Patton Did After Seeing a Black Soldier Beaten by White MPs in CampRead more
The SS Commander Said His Men Followed Orders — Patton Told Him to Look Out the Window
It is the 12th of April, 1945. The war in Europe has perhaps three weeks left … The SS Commander Said His Men Followed Orders — Patton Told Him to Look Out the WindowRead more
What Patton Said to the Soldier Who Called Him a Butcher
Luxembourg, December 1944. The Battle of the Bulge had been going for six days. The Germans … What Patton Said to the Soldier Who Called Him a ButcherRead more
An Entire Orphanage Was Forgotten — Then Patton Arrived
it was April 1945 a children’s orphanage in southern Germany stood quiet in the cold spring … An Entire Orphanage Was Forgotten — Then Patton ArrivedRead more
The British Trick That Made German Tanks Fire at Empty Hills for Hours
On the morning of the 23rd of October, 1942, a German artillery officer stationed on the … The British Trick That Made German Tanks Fire at Empty Hills for HoursRead more