By José Carlos Palma * World War II witnessed the emergence of aerial warfare as a crucial element of military strategy. Among the nations that played a significant role in the skies was the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). With a diverse array of units and an unwavering commitment

By José Carlos Palma * The United States Navy played a pivotal role in World War II, serving as a cornerstone of American military power and making significant contributions to the Allied victory. With a formidable fleet of warships, submarines, aircraft carriers, and highly trained personnel, the U.S. Navy proved

  E Company, 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, the “Screaming Eagles”, is a company in the United States Army. The company was referred to as “Easy” after the radio call for “E” in the phonetic alphabet used during World War II. The experiences of its members during that war are the subject

By José Carlos Palma * The story of Easy Company (the company was referred to as “Easy” after the radio call for “E” in the phonetic alphabet used during World War II), 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II stands as a testament to the unyielding camaraderie and unwavering

By José Carlos Palma *  In the early 1940s, the relationship between Spain and Portugal was marked by tension and unease. Both countries were ruled by right-wing authoritarian leaders – Francisco Franco in Spain and António de Oliveira Salazar in Portugal – and there were ongoing disputes over territory, trade,

By José Carlos Palma*  The statement that “we have to finish the job, because ‘1945’ is an incomplete job” raises important questions about the legacy of the Second World War and the unfinished work that remains in building a more just and peaceful world. While the defeat of Nazi Germany

By José Carlos Palma* The establishment of the Polish government in exile in Paris during World War II was a significant event in Polish history. The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in September 1939 led to the forced exile of many Polish politicians, including President

By José Carlos Palma * In 1931, the Japanese Imperial Army invaded Manchuria, a region in northeastern China that was rich in natural resources such as coal and iron. The invasion was the first step in Japan’s aggressive expansionist policy, which aimed to establish a Japanese-dominated empire in East Asia.

By José Carlos Palma * On September 1, 1939, the German Wehrmacht invaded Poland, marking the start of World War II. The invasion began with an unprovoked attack on the town of Wieluń, where German forces dropped bombs and launched artillery attacks, killing an estimated 1,200 civilians. The attack on

By José Carlos Palma * On September 1st, 1939, Germany launched a surprise invasion of Poland, marking the beginning of World War II. This day would forever change the course of history and have a profound impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. In the early

By José Carlos Palma * The Invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939, marked the beginning of World War II. However, what is often overlooked is the Soviet Union’s invasion of eastern Poland on September 17, 1939, which was carried out in coordination with Germany as part

By José Carlos Palma * The German invasion of Poland in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II and was also the beginning of a campaign of terror and violence that would come to define the Nazi regime. The German military committed a number of war crimes during the