Metcalf, who died in 1995, served as Gen. George Patton’s personal chaplain during World War II. He was one of two chaplains ...
It was not the best of Christmas seasons for Gen. George Patton in December of 1944. Yes, the general's Third Army was ...
A case in point: the day a 31-year-old U.S. Army lieutenant assigned to hunt Mexican rebel general Pancho Villa was ordered to buy corn, taking 10 soldiers and three cars. After dutifully securing the ...
CARLISLE, Pa. — The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center announced it will host Patton Historian and Impersonator Stan Wolcott of Cody, Wyoming at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. In the fictional ...
As a tank commander in Gen. George S. Patton's 2nd Armored Division "Hell on Wheels" unit, Edward Vernon "Huck" Huckaby fought in some of the major battles of World War II - from D-Day to the Battle ...
JEFFERSON – More than 100 people turned out to honor Dorris Charles “DC” Stringer, who has membership in two of America’s most distinguished groups. A World War II veteran who served under iconic Gen.
Patton was not an ideal commander. But his fighting spirit was second to none—and continues to inspire military leaders in the United States today. The year 1945 is, in many respects, the year that ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants military officers to take risks again – and history may be on his side. A case in point: the day a 31-year-old U.S. Army lieutenant assigned to hunt Mexican rebel ...