Leighton Willhite was a 19-year-old Marine corporal when he landed on Iwo Jima in 1945 as part of the battle’s opening ...
Today, the Pacific remains a prominent strategic interest for the U.S. military, but the Marine Corps recently deactivated ...
In December 1944, the Colmar Pocket saw brutal fighting as French and German forces clashed in Alsace. On December 18, during the liberation of Kientzheim by the 5th French Armoured Division, a ...
In this episode, veteran Joe Ekins recounts in his own words how, in August 1944, he managed to destroy three Tiger tanks in just 12 minutes. Thanks to archival audio from the Tank Museum recorded in ...
So, what is Mr Urban’s best tank of all time? He plumps for the Centurion. It was the tank that helped to save Israel during ...
Some of America’s most legendary service members and leaders made their marks on history during World War II. The war also ...
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Iconic Military Vehicles from World War II

World War II wasn’t just fought by men and women on the front lines, it was also defined by the machines they rode, drove, and sailed into history. From towering cannons that shook the earth ... Read ...
Artillery has long been hailed as the king of battle. Mounted on wheels and tracks, these mighty platforms unleash thunderous ...
HBO’s legendary World War II series featured inspiring characters, unforgettable story lines and several vehicles worth ...
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. MUSCATINE — LST-325 cruise director Ken Rupp says that for the decommissioned tank landing ship's ...
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - The only fully operational World War II Landing Ship Tank has arrived in Muscatine and will be open for public tours. USS LST 325 is known for its historic role in the ...
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - The only fully operational World War II Landing Ship Tank has arrived in Muscatine and will be open for public tours. USS LST 325 is known for its historic role in the ...