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The Army Air Forces tried to use remote-controlled bombers as attack drones in World War II
The early attempt at drones in World War II saw the Army Air Forces convert B-17 bombers into remote-controlled flying bombs.
World War II Army Rangers honored with Congressional Gold Medal
John Wardell, 99, as he and U.S. Army Ranger veterans from World War II were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal on ...
What Was The Cruiser's Role Among Military Ships During World War 2?
During World War II, U.S. Navy cruisers filled a vital niche between the powerful but slow battleships and the less powerful ...
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Hidden for decades: World War II soldier's letter finds its way back to Virginia family
The letter, written by William Leslie Waller in 1943 while serving in the South Pacific, was found hidden behind a mantle in ...
A hero of World War II, new Whittier centenarian lauded for his ‘American heart’
He was always a proud American, even when his country locked him up. A World War II hero celebrates 100 years and says his ...
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Army General: We in uniform salute New Orleans and Louisiana for long and treasured history
New Orleans, with its strong maritime traditions, is sometimes considered a "Navy town," but the city's Army roots are equal ...
Why are flags at half-staff in Iowa? Flags lowered Saturday for World War II veteran
Flags in Iowa will be at half-staff on Saturday, June 28, in honor of a World War II veteran whose remains had been missing ...
Paying Tribute To Guam’s World War II Survivors And Liberators
Army photographer Frank Buchman was sent to Guam in 1944 to document military activities just after the United States defeated Japan’s occupying troops near the end of World War II.