On this episode of Our American Stories World War II is remembered for its tanks bombers and revolutionary weapons but much of the fighting still depended on railroads trucks and even horses Historian Stephen Ambrose explains how America's remarkable ability to move men and supplies helped give the Allies a decisive advantage From the rugged Jeep and the workhorse deuce and a half truck to the amphibious DUKW American vehicles transformed the way armies fought and moved Meanwhile despite the fearsome reputation of Germany's mechanized forces German and Soviet armies still relied heavily on horses to carry the burdens of [... more]

Andrew Higgins, a small boat builder from Louisiana, developed a revolutionary landing craft that played a crucial role in World War II. His innovative design, the Higgins boat, enabled Allied forces to successfully execute amphibious landings, ultimately contributing to the war's outcome. Higgins' perseverance and vision in the face of skepticism from the military establishment are a testament to his ingenuity and determination. [... more]

Andrew Higgins, a small boat builder from Louisiana, developed a revolutionary landing boat that played a crucial role in World War II. His innovative design, the Higgins boat, was used in amphibious landings and helped turn the tide of the war. Higgins' perseverance and vision led to the creation of Higgins Industries, which employed thousands of people and produced the majority of the Navy's landing craft. [... more]