by Christian Southards | Jun 7, 2022
The Battle of Midway occurred at a time when the prospects of U.S. victory in the Pacific theater of World War II were remarkably dim. Launched by an overconfident Japanese military, the battle marked the end of Japanese offensive operations in the South Pacific,...
by Christian Southards | Jun 6, 2022
The Anniversary of D-Day honors U.S. and Allied troops who participated in the Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Despite harsh weather, a logistical nightmare, and ferocious resistance, the Allies established a stalwart foothold in Western Europe, beginning...
by Christian Southards | May 11, 2022
On May 21, the Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial Committee will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a new memorial of the same name at Jastro Park in Bakersfield. Immediately following the ceremony, a $15 donation will buy lunch with the proceeds going...
by Nestor Aliga | May 10, 2022
One of World War II’s most heroic and least talked about units will finally receive their Congressional Gold Medal (CGM) and they will be featured in an upcoming documentary. “We were expendable,” said Merrill’s Marauder Sam V. Wilson, the retired US...
