Medical Improvements Saved Many Lives During World War II MARCH 17, 2020 | BY DAVE VERGUN, DOD NEWS From the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to the day Japan’s emperor signed the surrender, more than 400,000 U.S. service members were killed during World War II. About 70% of those were combat-related, and the rest were accidents or …
Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany in 1933 following a series of electoral victories by the Nazi Party. He ruled absolutely until his death by suicide in April 1945. From WWII Museum Upon achieving power, Hitler smashed the nation’s democratic institutions and transformed Germany into a war state intent on conquering Europe for …
MASTER SERGEANT CHARLES E. HOSKING JR. DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE SPECIAL FORCES REGIMENT DOD Master Sergeant Charles E. Hosking Jr. was born on May 12, 1924, in Ramsey, New Jersey. He left high school early to join the Canadian Army so he could fight in World War II, until his age was discovered and he …