Prohibition during the 1920s and 1930s may have kept people from drinking and going to their local bars (not to mention keeping our service members out of trouble), but it definitely didn’t take away their sweet tooth. The ban of alcohol from naval ships led to the creation of the WWII ice cream ship. Read next: The United Fruit Company Used Military Coups To Bring You … [Read more...]
Klaus Martens and the WWII Origins of Doc Martens
Doc Martens are a staple for many people in today's fashion. But did you know that Klaus Martens, the founder of the shoe, created the boot after serving in the German army during World War II? Suggested read: How the Original Twinkie Flavor Was Changed Forever Thanks to WWII Who Is Klaus Martens? Klaus Marten, a common transliteration of his name, is the inventor of Doc … [Read more...]
Rosie the Riveter: Stories of Strength, Inspiration, & Historical Significance
During World War II, Rosie the Riveter became a female icon, depicting strong, courageous, and tenacious women workers. Since her introduction in the 1940s, Rosie the Riveter has become an inspirational symbol of female equality and independence, not only in the workplace but also across all aspects of life. Rosie the Riveter originated as a media icon that recruited female … [Read more...]
The Ghost Army WW2’s Greatest Art Piece Saved Lives
As America found itself entering the Second World War, a host of innovative and effective fighting tactics were developed. The U.S. and Allied Forces would eventually claim victory and liberate Europe from the hold of Nazi Germany’s regime. One of the most interesting units to assist in this mission was the U.S. Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops. But unlike most of the … [Read more...]
7 D-Day Facts & The History Behind Them
We’re all familiar with the June 6th, 1944, Allied invasion of Normandy, otherwise known as D-Day, but we bet there are some D-Day facts that you don’t know. We’re going to cover some insane, important, interesting, and not-so-well-known facts about D-Day below. If you don’t find at least one fact that you didn’t know before now, then we’d have to call you a bonafide WW2 … [Read more...]
How the B-25 Used Broomsticks To Bomb Tokyo
In the months following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States worked tirelessly to respond on the Pacific front. Using B-25 bombers, America was planning to launch the first air operation against the Japanese archipelago. Although things didn’t completely go to plan, thanks to Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle’s planning and the bravery of the soldiers he sent, the Doolittle … [Read more...]
