Conflict: World War II
The Memphis Belle is one of the most famous planes ever to fly in WWII. The captain, Robert K. Morgan, named the plane after Margaret Polk, his sweetheart back home in Tennessee. The B-17 “Flying Fortress” was a ten-crew bomber … Continue reading
Conflict: World War I
During World War I, soldiers in advance positions relied on carrier pigeons to send word to base. One famous pigeon saved 200 men and received a medal for its important mission. The manual on liaison illustrates the importance of maintaining … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
In 1968, two elephants, Bonnie and Clyde, were flown to the village of Tra Bong, Vietnam by a CH-53 chopper. The elephants were desperately needed by the villagers to haul logs from the jungle to the sawmill. Captain G.R. McCahan … Continue reading