The M1 Thompson is one of the most recognizable weapons of World War II—but was it actually effective in combat? In this video, I dive into its pros, cons, and why its reputation might be more ...

According to Thompson’s later recollections, a young soldier bleeding profusely from a neck wound caught his attention, and he knelt to ask if he could do anything to help. “Yes, yes ...

Official reports praised the military record of Pvt. Franklin Thompson (Sarah Edmonds), asserting that the young recruit was devoted to the regiment, “sharing in all its toils and privations ...

Official reports praised the military record of Pvt. Franklin Thompson (Sarah Edmonds), asserting that the young recruit was devoted to the regiment, “sharing in all its toils and privations ...