The last Pearl Harbor survivor from Fresno has died. ‘He exemplified that generation’
William Henry Pratt was 19 and served on the USS Nevada during the 1941 attack. His brother Basil Pratt was also on the ship and survived.
This Fort Worth native joined about 90 African Americans who fought in Spain’s civil war
In 1936, civil war erupted in Spain between the elected Republican government and an insurrection calling themselves “Nationalists.” The Republicans were supported by the Soviet Union and Mexico while ...
Russia's options to rebuild its military are knotty
With its arsenal depleted and its reputation battered in Ukraine, Russia must make hard choices to rebuild its military power ...
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Medal of Honor recipient faced down 100 enemy troops to cover his men
Craig’s response was to signal his men back to the modest cover of the hill crest while he advanced, firing his carbine to ...
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20 Moments in History That Influenced Desert Modern Architecture
These key moments — and many others — came to define Desert Modern architecture and continue to captivate enthusiasts around ...
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British SAS (World War II)
The Special Air Service was formed by David Stirling in 1941. Its purpose was to act as a desert raiding airborne force unit ...