Enrique Cervantes describes how he was determined to become a military pilot, even though he initially had to overcome some hurdles to do so.

An anti-shipping sweep conducted on July 22, 1945 was the first time US Navy ships entered the outer reaches of Tokyo bay since April 1939.

Edgar Cole describes being drafted into the Marine Corps and the racism he experienced during his initial days in the service.

Syria became a battleground in July 1941, when British forces launched an invasion to secure their hold on the Middle East. General "Bill" Slim's strike at Deir-ez-Zor was a critical victory.

Hershel “Woody” Williams describes his actions on Iwo Jima for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.