The Battle of Iwo Jima (February 19–March 26, 1945), or Operation Detachment, was a battle when the United States fought for and captured the island of Iwo Jima from Japan. The battle produced some of the fiercest fighting in the Pacific Campaign of World War II. (more…) Popularity: 1%...

Flaming Horror Sears Zep Victim. Stripped of his clothing and his flesh seared by the flaming holocaust which destroyed the dirigible Hindenburg, this survivor is shown being led from the scene to a first aid station. The huge craft was landing at the Lakehurst Zeppelin dock when a terrific explosion...

Vintage film footage From the Pearl Harbor attack to the kamikazes at Okinawa. U.S. Naval film crews in World War II were there to capture the fury and drama of combat. (more…) Popularity: 1%...

A firestorm is a conflagration which attains such intensity that it creates and sustains its own wind system. It is most commonly a natural phenomenon, created during some of the largest bushfires, forest fires, and wildfires. The Great Peshtigo Fire is one example of a firestorm. Firestorms can also be...

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