Militaria Articles from Reddick Militaria
Reddick Militaria has published or reprinted ten popular books on the subject of US and Third Reich Miliaria. We have collected thousands of images and documents over the years as a result of this work. The articles that we will add to this page will draw from this repository of miliaria information and other sources.
For all who were around when WWII took place or are fascinated with the history of that war this is a beautiful tribute. It was posted on CNN.com on March 7, 2010 by Bob Greene, a published author and CNN contributor. You’ve got to love the impish grin on the face of the 21 year old Mauldin.
Article excerpt courtesy of R. James Bender Publishing, The History of the German Steel Helmet from 1916 to 1945 by Ludwig Baer, Translated by K. Daniel Dahl. There is much original German source material about the development of and various orders pertaining to these helmets.
Have you ever wondered if anyone in Europe remembers America 's sacrifice in World War II? Article includes photos of the annual Liberation Celebration of the City of Pilsen in the Czech Republic. May 6th, 2010 marked the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen by General George Patton's 3rd Army. Here, even 65 years later, townspeople love America and the American Soldier. By the thousands, the citizens of Pilsen line the streets for miles to commemorate the evnet. Here is the crash site of Lt. Virgil P. Kirkham, the last recorded American USAAF pilot killed in Europe during WWII.
Hitler's ability to wage World War II across Europe, in parts of Africa and in the Atlantic Ocean was, as is always the case in war, entirely dependent on his ability to finance it.
Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Infantry. If you've seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the History Channel, you know Shifty. His character appears in all 10 episodes, and Shifty himself is interviewed in several of them.
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