The Battle of the Bulge, in which Gordon fought, became the last major German offensive campaign of World War II. That ...
WWII veteran Wilbur Rupke received a commemorative medal and a certificate signed by Gov. Jim Pillen, recognizing his 80 years of service and sacrifice during and after the war.
“Not only that, I’m the only West Pointer to make it to 106,” he said.
It remains one of the most remarkable turns in battle in recorded history, and the press back home gave credit to “Patton’s ...
One way we can honor living World War II veterans by reflecting on the major battles they fought in. Their efforts during ...
Even today, heroes such as Herbert Giesen are quite matter-of-fact when they talk about their experiences in World War II. What they have seen and the scars they carry eight ...
Battle of the Bulge started, Germany's last big offensive against the U.S. and Allies during World War II. That holiday season saw fierce combat in the ...
The last major German offensive in Europe erupted in the Ardennes Forest 80 years ago when Hitler’s army attacked the U.S.
Eleven years after the establishment of the Jamestown Colony in 1607, Virginia Gov. Sir George Yeardley was ordered by the Virginia Company of London to set aside land on the mainland — hence Governor ...
It was one of the most important and deadly battles in World War II ... s hilly Ardennes. The Germans pierced the front line so deeply it came to be known as the Battle of the Bulge.