- Home
- Plan Your Visit
- Whats New
- Education
- Youth
- Host an Event
- Support
- Museum Store
- Military History
- World War I
- World War II
- WWII Battleships
- Korean War
- Cold War Era
- Vietnam War
- Gulf War
- Afghanistan
- Iraq War
- Military Aircraft
- Modern Day Aircraft
- Military Antiques
- Military Challenge Coins
- Military Collectibles
- Military Helicopters
- Military Insignia
- Military Posters
- Military Scale Models
- Military Tanks
- Military Vehicles
- Military Weapons
- Special Forces
- Support Our Troops
- About Us
Currently viewing the category:
"World War II"
This list of Top Ten Armies (Military Powers) in the world is subjective at best. Unless you looked at specific aspects and judged based on that criteria alone, the list cannot be definitive. One can look at a nation’s defense budget or the size of their enlisted members, or combine the two. Another area for [...]
The use of working dogs in the military dates back to ancient times. Some of the first use of dogs in a military role dates back to the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Persians and the Romans to name a few. The Greeks and the Romans often used dogs as guards – or sentries – and [...]
A well-known bayonet used in World War II was the M1942. Though Bayonets have been a weapon of choice as early as the 17th Century, they were also extensively utilized throughout WWII. Their design, shape and application evolved some, but overall, the bayonet has maintained a basic structure [...]
Overview of Marshall’s Early Military Life
General George Marshall, considered by many to be one of the top US Generals of World War II, began his military career in the United States Army in 1902 after graduating from Virginia Military Institute. During WWI, Marshall was involved in the [...]
The Armed Forces History Museum in Largo, FL is proud to have a display case dedicated to Colonel Leonard T. Schroeder with the boots, equipment and uniform Schroeder was wearing that infamous day in World War II when he became the first man to step foot on Normandy Beach. Other items are featured in [...]
The military career of Omar Bradley – one of the top US Generals of World War II – began in 1915. Born in 1875, Bradley was encouraged by his Sunday school teacher to take the entrance exams for the US Military Academy at West Point. He placed second [...]
