History (Page 43)

Military history: Battles, campaigns, turning points, and the stories of those who served across every era.

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Today in military history: Psychiatrist reports on the effects of ‘Shell Shock’

Today in military history: Treaty of Paris ends Spanish-American War

4 of Army’s best spirit spots since they broke their 14-year losing streak

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: Operation Winter Storm fights Hitler in Stalingrad

Revolutionary War

Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge

Today in military history: US says ‘NUTS’ to German demand for surrender

The complete post guide to Fort Huachuca

By Jessica Evans

The 5 fastest conquests of France in military history

After 77 years as a ‘John Doe,’ WWII veteran’s remains identified and returned home

By Bethaney Phillips

The US Air Force is a partner on the new Boom supersonic commercial jet

By Miguel Ortiz

A Belgian officer took Nazi aggression personally…and got revenge

The delicious history and evolution of MREs

By Jessica Evans

The kibbutznik spymaster that came in from the cold

By Jim Fletcher

This is what these three flowers represent resting on the graves of the fallen

Cdr. Richard Marcinko, the first commanding officer of SEAL Team SIX, dies at 81

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: Congress establishes Army Corps of Engineers

Today in military history: Zimmerman Telegram launches US toward war

Today in military history: Bloody Battle of Stalingrad

Today in military history: The Tet Offensive begins

Today in military history: A young Rommel captures French artillery during WW1

Today in military history: Marines launch Operation Deckhouse V

Today in military history: Panama dictator Noriega surrenders to US

Berlin Airlift ‘Candy Bomber’ Col. Gail Halvorsen dies at 101

By Miguel Ortiz

This Air Force Honor Guard traveled a record-breaking 1 million miles in 2021

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: Puerto Ricans become US citizens to fight with Allies

Today in military history: Operation Ripper drives communist forces north

Top 10 cool looking coat of arms from medieval Europe

This was the only American carrier sunk in the Atlantic during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

The 18 greatest fighter aircraft of all time

By Ward Carroll

How the legendary U-2 spy plane landed on an aircraft carrier

7 lesser-known facts about the National Guard

By Jessica Evans

Former Marine Don Everly of the Everly Brothers passed away at 84

By Miguel Ortiz

This is why ACUs have buttons on their pants and a zipper on the blouse

By Eric Milzarski

This is the most decorated enlisted sailor in US military history

By Blake Stilwell

This is why the Apache helicopter is a tank’s worst nightmare

By Harold C. Hutchison

7 craziest moments in Army history

The 6 most terrifying weapons of World War I

By James Elphick

How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany

By James Elphick

5 failed voyages doomed from the start

This American WWII fighter plane was deadliest in the hands of the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

Did this British soldier have nine lives?

By Bethaney Phillips

5 honorable ways veterans pay respect to the fallen

By Tim Kirkpatrick

6 of the biggest failed gambles of World War II

‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ trailer based on crazy true story

By Shannon Corbeil

This is why Lt. Col. Lee Archer is one of the most famous pilots in history

Why the most capable fighter of WWII was actually ‘The Little Fighter That Could’

That time the Navy considered flying Harriers off Iowa-class battleships

By Harold C. Hutchison

The German Army is selecting a new service rifle…again

By Miguel Ortiz

This Japanese diplomat saved 5 times as many Jews as Oskar Schindler

By Miguel Ortiz

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

New WWII thriller explores what it means to be human

By Jessica Evans

The elite law enforcement division that stopped Bonnie & Clyde (and others!)

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: The B-52 BUFF makes its first test flight

Best Ranger Competition: annual event returns at Fort Benning

By Bethaney Phillips

The crazy story of the man who fought for Finland, the Nazis and US Army Special Forces

By Paul Szoldra

Revolutionary War

George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’

By Blake Stilwell

South Vietnam’s former leader ended his career in a liquor store in California

How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes

A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

5 hot facts about ‘Greek fire’

The ‘Prisoner Exchange’ is the coolest Army-Navy tradition no one talks about

By Blake Stilwell

Revolutionary War

The Boston Tea Party and the ungrateful colonists who started it all

By Jessica Manfre

The Marine who escorted the Unknown Soldier was a hardcore combat veteran