One of a Kind: Amelia Earhart And The Distinguished Flying Cross
Why did Amelia Earhart receive the award (a traditionally a military decoration) in recognition of her 1932 solo transatlantic flight?
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Why did Amelia Earhart receive the award (a traditionally a military decoration) in recognition of her 1932 solo transatlantic flight?
Beyond the battlefield, some medals are awarded for non-combat achievements, such as disaster response, peacekeeping, and medical aid.
Adolf Hitler wore several medals throughout his life, reflecting his military service and political career. Here is the complete list.
The best books covering the D-Day landings and the larger Battle of Normandy. Strategy, personal narratives, and its impact on WWII.
Stories about the First World War, the countries that fought in it, the different battles, medals and awards, and more WW1-related content.
Stories about the Second World War, the countries that fought in it, the different battles, medals and awards, and more WW2-related content.
A collection of articles about collecting medals, awards, and badges, How to store, determining a medal’s value, display boxes, and more.
A collection of articles about women in World War I, World War II, and other conflicts that serves as a testament to the invaluable contributions, sacrifices, and resilience displayed by women on the front lines and behind the scenes during times of global turmoil. These articles shed light on the often overlooked but significant roles women played in various military, civilian, and auxiliary capacities during these critical historical periods.
A collection of articles about German military medals, awards, badges, and general militaria from Prussia, the German Empire, the Third Reich, WW2, etc.
