Most everyone is aware of the World War II amphibious landings at Normandy, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and many other islands. However, some armchair generals may not be aware of the invasion of Angaur Island in the Pacific in 1944. (more…)
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Posts involving current of former members of the United States Navy.
Christmas and War in the U.S. Armed Forces
America’s fighting men and women have endured the hardships of combat for almost 250 years. However, those hardships haven’t prevented Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen from celebrating the Holy holiday. CombatTales.com presents a look at American war fighters celebrating Christmas during times of war. (more…)
World War II Landing Operations in the Pacific
Recently uncovered color video footage of U.S. Navy and Marines forces conducting combat landing operations in the Pacific Theater. Large numbers of captured Japanese soldiers are also shown. (more…)
World War II Video of Captured Japanese Soldiers from Hospital Ship Tachibana Maru
United States forces captured the Japanese hospital ship Tachibana Maru in early August 1945 after it was discovered the Japanese were transporting fresh troops and weapons to battle areas of need. (more…)
VIDEO: Launching of USS Midway – CV 41 in 1945
Video footage of the launching of the aircraft carrier, CV-41, on Midway on 20 March 1945. Decommissioned in 1992, the Midway is now a museum ship at the USS Midway Museum, in San Diego, California. (more…)
Memories of D-Day: The Invasion of Europe
In June of 1944 the Allies landed thousands of troops on the shores of Normandy, France. Look inside for video and photos of the historic military mission. (more…)
Korean War: Real Air Combat Footage
Naval F4U Corsairs from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Boxer strafe Chinese and North Korean positions during the Korean War. (more…)
Medal of Honor Citation: Michael Aheam
Medal of Honor Citation: Michael Aheam Rank: Paymaster’s Steward Organization: U.S. Navy Departed: Yes Entered Service At: France G.O. Number: 45 Place / Date: Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864 Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, PmS. Aheam exhibited […]
Medal of Honor Citation: Jack Williams
Medal of Honor Citation of the Day for March 30, 2014. Jack Williams, a young Navy corpsman from Arkansas, loses his life while working to save wounded Marines. (more…)
Raw World War II video of Iwo Jima
The battle of Iwo Jima took place from February to March in 1945 and was one of the bloodiest battles for the U.S. during World War II. Over 25,000 American troops lost their lives or were wounded during this blood bath. Look inside for raw video of this key combat engagement between the United States […]
Medal of Honor Citation: Elmer Charles Bigelow
Medal of Honor Citation: Elmer Charles Bigelow Rank and organization: Watertender First Class, U.S. Naval Reserve. Born: 12 July 1920, Hebron, 111. Accredited to: Illinois. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving on board the U.S.S. Fletcher during action against enemy […]
Medal of Honor Citation: Mervyn Sharp Bennion
Medal of Honor Citation: Mervyn Sharp Bennion Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 May 1887, Vernon, Utah. Appointed from: Utah. Citation: For conspicuous devotion to duty, extraordinary courage, and complete disregard of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, by Japanese […]