Today in 1945, Philippines, 15 soldiers were trapped by enemy fire in a 40 ft. ravine until Marine air support makes a “fantastically accurate” bombing run. “It was beautiful to watch.”

During a high-altitude raid over Japan, B-29 gunner Sgt Krantz’ observation blister was shot away and he dangled for 15 minutes before being pulled back up and suffering from frost bite.

Today in 1970, Lt Porter piloting a helicopter in Vietnam was inspecting an area of suspected enemy activity and instantly receives intense small arms fire.

Today in 1944, American aerial strikes, surface engagements, and submarine attacks rained devastation upon anything Japanese on and near Truk.

Today in 1942, 360 paratroopers of Japanese 1st Airborne Division massacre around 100 ABDA command, including 22 Australian nurses.