18 April 1942: The Doolittle Raid on Tokyo: Avenging Pearl Harbor Note: This edited article was first published on 19 April 2022, on this site in "The Pacific Theater." On 18 April 1942, the Doolittle Raid was launched by the United States against the Japanese capital of Tokyo and other targets on the island of H Read more… Started by Scott Lyons 0 Replies Views: 12
"21 April 1918: Manfred von Richthofen - The Red Baron Shot Down" by Scott Lyons Note: the following article was originally posted on 26 March 2023 in the World War I section of this site. Manfred von Richthofen, widely known as the 'Red Baron', was a figure of valor and tactical prowess during the tumultuous skies of the First Read more… Started by Scott Lyons 0 Replies Views: 1
"13 May 1944: Eighth Air Force Destroys the German Oil Industry" by Scott Lyons Background The Mighty Eighth, as the Eighth Air Force has been referred to throughout history, was a formidable aerial force during World War II. Originally established as VIII Bomber Command in early 1942, this unit rapidly became a cornerstone of Read more… Started by Scott Lyons 0 Replies Views: 22