08/02/2026
These eight brothers went to war, and each one returned home safe.
The Fedele family of Rochester, New York, holds a legendary place in American military history for sending eight brothers to serve simultaneously during World War II, beating astronomical odds when every single one of them returned home alive.
Born to Italian immigrant parents Philip and Angelina Fedele, the brothers' collective survival stood as a profound symbol of hope for a nation grappling with devastating wartime losses.