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German bureaucrat under fire for trashing British WWII hero who inspired Israeli army

August 20, 2022

German bureaucrat under fire for trashing British WWII hero who inspired Israeli army

A German official who is supposed to fight antisemitism sparked outrage with comments about Christian Zionist WWII hero Orde Wingate.

Sunken German World War II ships revealed with Danube River at record low

August 19, 2022

Sunken German World War II ships revealed with Danube River at record low

A dozen Nazi Germany warships that sank in World War II were discovered in the Danube, Europe's second longest river, near the port town of Prahovo, Serbia.

On this day in history, August 17, 1943, Patton beats Monty to Messina, liberates Sicily

August 17, 2022

On this day in history, August 17, 1943, Patton beats Monty to Messina, liberates Sicily

Gen. George Patton led U.S. forces to capture Messina and secure the liberation of Sicily on August 17, 1943, hours ahead of British and Canadian forces led by Field Marshal Montgomery.

Meet the American who created the nation's first sports bar in St. Louis: World War II veteran Jimmy Palermo

August 12, 2022

Meet the American who created the nation's first sports bar in St. Louis: World War II veteran Jimmy Palermo

Palermo's Tavern is considered the first sports bar in America. It was located outside St. Louis' Major League Baseball arena, boasted local beer, casual food and sports on TV.

14-year-old World War II enlistee offers lessons on rebuilding a divided America

August 7, 2022

14-year-old World War II enlistee offers lessons on rebuilding a divided America

Joseph Johnson was only 16 when he became a POW during World War II. Despite hardships, he speaks of his Japanese captors with respect, a lesson for a divide America.

US Army division to keep patch referencing the Confederate Army

August 3, 2022

US Army division to keep patch referencing the Confederate Army

The 29th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard will keep its patch that was in danger of being retired due to its references to soldiers in the Confederate Army.

On this day in history, August 2, 1943, JFK saves PT-109 crew after collision with Japanese destroyer

August 2, 2022

On this day in history, August 2, 1943, JFK saves PT-109 crew after collision with Japanese destroyer

John F. Kennedy saved the crew of PT-109, the boat he commanded in the South Pacific in World War II, and rode those experiences on Aug. 2, 1943, all the way to the White House.

For China's military planners, Taiwan is not an easy island to invade

August 1, 2022

For China's military planners, Taiwan is not an easy island to invade

An invasion of Taiwan could be costly for China despite a military imbalance, given the island's geographic features and decades of defensive preparations.

Samuel Sandoval, among last Navajo Code Talkers, dies at 98

July 31, 2022

Samuel Sandoval, among last Navajo Code Talkers, dies at 98

Samuel Sandoval, one of the four remaining Navajo Code Talkers who helped the U.S. win the war against Japan in the Pacific during World War II, has died at 98.

On this day in history, July 28, the 14th Amendment was certified, assuring equality for all Americans

July 28, 2022

On this day in history, July 28, the 14th Amendment was certified, assuring equality for all Americans

The Fourteenth Amendment, critical in the fight for civil liberties, was certified as part of the Constitution on July 28, 1868. It encoded citizenship and due process for former slaves.