The Doolittle Raid’s Ringside Seats
On April 18, 1942, at 8:20 a.m. local time, Lt. Col. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle piloted his B-25 Mitchell medium …
World War II
Latest Edition of Defense Debuts at Sea-Air-Space Exposition: Digital Edition Available Now
The newest edition of Faircount Media Group’s Defense debuts at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space 2012 Exposition held April 16-18, at …
Harry Truman’s Long Day on April 12, 1945
What kind of day was Thursday April 12, 1945 for Harry S. Truman?
The afternoon was gray outside, the light …
During World War II, “F-Planes” Weren’t Fighters
The terms F-15 and F-16 are familiar to military people today and recognized by many in the public. They’re the …
The Messerschmitt Bf 110 From Under the Canopy: The Russian Front
Today, there are only a few examples of intact Bf 110s still in existence, and there are not many people …
Insulting the Flying Tigers
“The victories of these Americans over the rice paddies of Burma are comparable in character, if not in scope, with …
The Messerschmitt Bf 110 From Under the Canopy: Poland, the Battle of Britain and After
For all of the 70-year-later speculation about World War II aircraft, few planes get a wider mix of reviews than …
Dr. Christian Lambertsen Honored
On Saturday, March 10, 2012, the ashes of the late Dr. Christian J. Lambertsen were spread on the waters off …
Book Review – Omar Bradley: General at War
So why does Omar Bradley have less name recognition than other top American officers of World War II?
Jim DeFelice …
Stilwell in China: The Worst Command in the War
On Jan.1, 1942, Maj. Gen. Joseph Stilwell was thick in the planning for Operation Gymnast, the original code-name for the …