world war II

Author James Kunetka on the Building of the Atom Bomb [AUDIO]
Author James Kunetka on the Building of the Atom Bomb [AUDIO]
Author James Kunetka on the Building of the Atom Bomb [AUDIO]
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the first atom bomb. 70 years ago, on August 6, the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima—the second was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9. We recently were joined on the show by author James Kunetka to discuss his new book, The General and the Genius: Groves and Oppenheimer — The Unlikely Partnership that Built the Atom Bomb...
Rare Bomber and Fighter Aircraft At Rockford Airport
Rare Bomber and Fighter Aircraft At Rockford Airport
Rare Bomber and Fighter Aircraft At Rockford Airport
Any World War II buffs or even general history aficionados will want to head down to the Rockford Airport for an incredible opportunity to see and touch a part of the country's past. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber and P-51 Mustang fighter all will be at the Chicago/Rockford International Airport now until
Pearl Harbor in color [VIDEO]
This past weekend marked the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.  I'm lucky enough to have had the opportunity to visit the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii a few years ago.  It's one of the most moving and poignant environments I've ever been to...