Harrowing account of the first day of the Battle of the Somme by pilot who was shot in the BUTTOCK is unearthed with dozens of unseen pictures
Lieutenant Edward Packe flew over the Western Front battlefield in a two-seater BE2c biplane at 7.30am on July 1, 1916. He was shot in the buttocks by a German fighter at 2,000ft.
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The legacy of the Four Chaplains: a testament to faith, service, and sacrifice
Lt. George Fox, Lt. Alexander Goode, Lt. Clark Poling, and Lt. John Washington—gave their lives aboard the USAT Dorchester.
Malta’s Vast WWII Tunnel Operations Made More Accessible Than Ever
Built on a limestone foundation, Valletta housed defense systems in deep tunnels during WWII that saved Malta and Allied ...
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After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...