Walk Among Heroes

These were all found in the mountains of Italy along the Winter Line by our friend Luciano at the Winter Line Museum in Venafro, Italy. #ww2history

One of the rarest armored vehicles from WWII—now the only known example in existence. The Type 4 Ho-Ro was a self-propelled 150mm gun built by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Designed to support infantry with heavy firepower, it was introduced late in the war and saw…

‘Here rests in honored glory a comrade in arms known but to God.’ (One of 307 unknown graves located in the Normandy American Cemetery) #heroes #sacrifice #thankyou

Imagine being at war, then checking the newsstand and seeing yourself on the cover of Time magazine. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #GeneralPatton #GeorgeSPatton #PattonLegacy #WWIIHistory

The church in the small town of Angoville-au-Plain found itself at the center of a mighty battle on D-Day, June 6, 1944. #history #france

An excerpt from General Patton’s personal diary, dated December 24, 1944—Christmas Eve, just eight days into the Battle of the Bulge. While General Patton is often remembered for his boldness and ego, this passage reveals something deeper: a leader unafraid to take…

This monument looks down upon Omaha Beach & honors the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the “Big Red One” on D-Day. #omahabeach #sacrifice #neverforget

“She was more than a general’s wife—she was a force of her own.” We’re proud to celebrate Lady of the Army by Stefanie van Steelandt, the remarkable biography of Beatrice Ayer Patton—wife of General George S. Patton, and a powerful, passionate woman in her own right. Through…

The polo gear of legendary equestrian and military icon General George S. Patton. Saddle up, play some polo, then go save the world. #GeneralPatton #PoloLegend #MilitaryHistory #EquestrianStyle #WWIIHero

‘The steel beast of Berlin.’ This IS-2 Heavy Russian Tank is the only one of its kind in the U.S. #russia #history #ww2history

Horse show ribbons from 1910–1920, earned by none other than General George S. Patton — a world-class equestrian, 1912 Olympian, & one of the greatest military leaders in history.🇺🇸🐎These historic ribbons have remained out of the public eye—until today. #patton #history #horses

This German M-40 helmet, pierced by an embedded Russian mortar fragment, is a rare and sobering artifact from the Eastern Front of WWII. #history #ww2history

It’s the perfect day to go for a half track ride. Happy Monday and a HUGE ‘thank you’ to the @AHMuseum for hosting us yesterday!

One of the few operational #German Panzer V tanks remaining in the world at @AHMuseum . #history #ww2history

Yesterday we honored service, sacrifice, and history at Military Service Day at the Patton Homestead in Hamilton, Massachusetts. 🇺🇸 These two gentlemen, Ernie Stone and Peter Gwinn, make this amazing day happen for the Hamilton/Wenham community each year. We were truly honored…

General Dwight D. Eisenhower gazes across the main square of Sainte-Mère-Église—the first town liberated by American paratroopers on D-Day. #dday #history

Helen Patton, granddaughter of General George S. Patton and founder of the Patton Foundation, stands in the very same spot at the Patton family homestead where her grandfather once stood before his tragic passing in 1945. On that day, an iconic photograph was taken — a powerful…

UH-72 Lakota at the Patton Homestead, home of General Patton & family. @USArmy @NationalGuard

The tanks are in attack mode today at the Patton Homestead in Hamilton, Massachusetts, for Military Service Day. #patton #militaryhistory

Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. American forces from the 1st and 29th Divisions landed at low tide. Imagine trying to cross this massive beach, with every inch covered by German fire. #neverforget