Conflict: World War II
Audie Murphy is one of the most famous soldiers of American history due to his amazing skill and courage that earned him more honors in WWII than any other soldier; his accomplishments include the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service … Continue reading
Conflict: World War II
In 1939, a young German man fled from Britain to New York and within a year tried to join the ranks of the United States. He was denied, but not because he was German. It was because the young man … Continue reading
Conflict: World War II
On 21 June 1945, Virginia’s Halifax Gazette reported on how the sugar rationing would affect production of many people’s favorite beverage: Because Coca-Cola didn’t want to compromise the integrity of their drink by using other sweeteners, they decided to decrease … Continue reading
Conflict: World War II
Before 1941, two famous female pilots named Jacqueline “Jackie” Cochran and Nancy Harkness Love had individually proposed plans to the U.S. Army Air Forces. The proposals asked that women be allowed to fly planes in non-combat missions, such as ferrying aircraft … Continue reading
Conflict: World War II
To the stranger’s eye, Andrée Peel (née Virot) looked like any other kind, innocent young lady. But behind her sweet exterior hid a dedicated WWII resistance fighter who saved over 100 servicemen’s lives through her service and bravery. Andrée, who … Continue reading