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Military scientists have identified the remains of an Indiana soldier who died in World War II when the tank he was commanding was struck by an anti-tank round during a battle in Germany. The Defense ...

The remains of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker, an M4 Sherman Tank commander killed during World War II, will be interred Jan. 26 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Walker, a native of ...

Nicknamed “War Daddy,” this tank commander became the most lethal armored ace of World War II. Fighting on the Eastern Front, he used aggressive tactics, superior positioning, and relentless pressure ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. observed that, “By perseverance ...

Anne Collingwood came into the world without a father. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker, a World War II tank commander, died in battle while pushing into Germany alongside General George S. Patton’s army.

Born in Dwight, Nebraska, on Nov. 23, 1919, Kouma worked on his family’s farm until June 1940 when, taking note of the growing war clouds in Europe, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He chose to train for ...

For years, Second Lieutenant Gene Walker’s family had limited information about him. They relied on old photos and newspaper clippings. “We knew he was a handsome guy,” said Lindsay Collingwood, ...

Since their introduction at the Battle of the Somme in World War I, tanks have solidified their position as the bully on the block. Armor plating, lethal firepower, and mobility were all game changers ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Famed German general Erwin Rommel, nicknamed “the Desert ...