History Shorts

Did you know that there was one particular soldier who really took the Samurai code of honor ideology to heart by fleeing from the invading Americans on Guam island in 1944, only to emerge in 1972?

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Way before the invention of the Atomic Bombs through the Manhattan Project, in 1943, President Roosevelt approved another top-secret military project that would cost the American taxpayers 2 million dollars - attaching bombs to bats and releasing them over Japan.

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We have all learned about the last few months of the Pacific War in 1945 and its infamous end in August when the United States dropped two Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But did you know that the Japanese, in a last-ditch effort at salvaging some favorable terms, had planned a biological warfare attack against the United States for September?

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As the Americans rushed to his door, the General screamed through the window, "I am Tojo!" he then turned around to face the room, placed a loaded .32 caliber Colt automatic to his heart, and pulled the trigger. Here is the rest of that crazy story.

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Clare Mulley is a British author, historian, and broadcaster known for her biographies focusing on significant female figures, particularly those involved in World War II. She has gained recognition for her in-depth research and engaging storytelling style.

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Here is a conversation I had with Mr. Al Sipple for another project I was working on a couple of years ago. At 17 years old, he found himself part of the first wave at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, as a Higgins Boat operator. I decided to share it again here in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Did you know that apart from being a renowned entertainer, the American beauty and sex symbol, Josephine Baker traded in her dancing outfit for more clandestine attire to play a real-life role as a World War II spy?

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During World War II, both the United States and Canada interned German prisoners of war in camps located within their territories. But did you know that on the morning of January 24, 1941, a lone German POW held in Canada managed to escape, becoming a minor national celebrity in the process?

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When it comes to Nazi Germany and youth movements, the one that undoubtedly comes to mind is the infamous Hitler Youth Movement. But did you know that there was another youth movement in Germany that is often forgotten whose mission was to denounce Hitler and urge passive resistance?

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As tensions rose globally in the late 1930s, the U.S. military recognized the need for a versatile, lightweight vehicle that could replace horses and motorcycles for reconnaissance and other utility roles. Enter, the Jeep.

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