At 0517 on the morning of September 13th, 1943, Private First Class William J. Crawford crouched in a shallow depression 35 m…
We’re finally shutting down your embarrassing little business. My brother Vincent announced to the bankruptcy courtroom, straightening his tie with the smug satisfaction…
At Christmas, Sister Said, “You’ll Babysit The Kids While We Travel!” I Said No, But They Showed… Today I’m…
You do not send obsolete ships into modern naval warfare. This was gospel in 1941. Every naval commander, every maritime strategist, every intelligence…
December 26th, 1944. 4:45 p.m. The phone on Eisenhower’s desk rang with an urgency that cut through the tension at Supreme Headquarters. His…
My Family Said, “You’re Not Welcome At Christmas-It’s Only For Parents Now……. My family said, “You’re not welcome at…
The most important Allied victory of 1,944 didn’t happen on a battlefield. It happened in a meeting room. In the final winter of…
On the morning of February 1st, 1944, Private First Class Alton Warren Nappenburgger lay prone on top of a small null near…
My Family Didn’t Invite Me to Christmas — Then Saw Who I Celebrated New Year’s With…. The call came…
By the winter of 1944, thousands of African-American soldiers were scattered across the battlefields of Europe. Most served in segregated units,…