This post got slightly delayed for a few different reasons, but better late than never, right? August 6, 1945 was the day that the world was plunged into the atomic age. Every time I turn around I am hearing about people who believe that it was inherently wicked of America to unleash the Atomic Bomb … Continue reading 5 Facts About The Atomic Bomb
World War Two
5 Amazing Facts About D-Day
"You are about to embark on a great crusade toward which we have striven these many months...I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle." These were the words spoken by General Dwight Eisenhower to the American troops preparing to storm the Normandy beachheads. It was D-day. The day that … Continue reading 5 Amazing Facts About D-Day
Uncommon Valor Part II
There were twenty-seven men who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions on Iwo Jima. For those of you who don't know, the Congressional Medal of Honor is America's highest military decoration. It is awarded for "Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty." To … Continue reading Uncommon Valor Part II
Uncommon Valor// A History Post
This month is the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. I know, crazy right? Originally this post was going to be something entirely different than what it is now. An incredible documentary on the struggle for Iwo Jima though, changed its course. Iwo Jima — the bloodiest battle in the pacific theatre of … Continue reading Uncommon Valor// A History Post
A Timeless Anchor in Changing Times
Hello, friends! Today I thought that we would delve into a topic that I have actually had a lot of people ask me about. A common question that I get asked when people find out that I enjoy studying America’s wars (especially World War Two), is “How can you enjoy studying times that were so … Continue reading A Timeless Anchor in Changing Times
Seeking The Timeless Anchor 