Monday, February 16, 2026

Military history

Industrial development in Dallas at the start of World War II

By 1940, the population of Dallas had reached about 295,000. After the outbreak of World War II, most countries and towns almost fully converted...

Camp for integrated and prisoners of war in Dallas

During the Second World War, tens of thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to Texas. According to historical records, more...

Care for orphaned children in Dallas during World War I

When it comes to World War I, most people think of fighting and devastating bombings of cities. Unfortunately, few people remember about the fates...

The fates of women during World War II: Female residents in the front and rear

During World War II, the role of women in Dallas changed dramatically. According to statistics, from 1941 to 1944, every fourth woman was involved...

Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Complex

The Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Complex (GPAFRC) was formerly known as Hensley Field. It is located in southwest Dallas, on Mountain Creek Lake....
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