Mag: American History Featured
Audiobook Review| How Rodgers and Hammerstein Revolutionized the Musical
The music-making duo helped redefine theater and the American Broadway musical
World War II
This Week in History: Anzio 1944
Allied commanders thought that an amphibious landing behind the German lines could break the stalemate, and they landed troops in Anzio in January 1944.
World War II
This Week in History: The D-Day Invasion
Nearly 750 troops were killed in that attack, and the invasion was nearly cancelled until ten missing officers were recovered.
World War II
Supreme Court OK’d Deporting Japanese-American Citizens to the Desert
Repudiated decision upheld presidential power to counter perceived national security threats
WWII Battles
I Stormed Ashore With Robert Capa on D-Day
A G.I. recalls his harrowing D-Day beach landing, where he waded into Robert Capa's famous photo array
WWII Battles
This Week In History: The Battle of Castle Itter
One German army officer in Austria, Major Josef Gangl, had chosen to defy orders to retreat in order to protect local civilians from such reprisals.
Vietnam War
One of the Most Decorated Veterans of All Time: David H. Hackworth
The record for combat decorations in Vietnam
World War II
D-Day’s Unsung Heroes Braved Flak to Deliver Troops Into Battle
Troop Carrier Command played a vital role in Normandy and beyond, rapidly putting boots on the ground behind enemy lines with massive airlifts
