History (Page 44)

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

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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

Why Army helicopters are named after Native tribes

By Harold C. Hutchison

4 lopsided battles lost because of excessive pride

The CIA once hired prostitutes to test LSD on unsuspecting civilians

By Blake Stilwell

This is why Aztecs deliberately did not kill the enemy

Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him

By Miguel Ortiz

The original Buffalo Soldiers and how they got their nickname

By Blake Stilwell

The Germans tried to use an armored tractor as a mine clearer

By Miguel Ortiz

The CIA’s precursor agency enlisted Aunt Jemima to fight the Japanese in WWII

5 times using food as a weapon helped turn the tide of a battle

America’s first true heavy tank was bristling with firepower

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how Hitler launched an assault on Christmas itself

This is the deadliest airplane ever, period, end of discussion

By Orvelin Valle

Today in military history: Washington resigns as Commander in Chief

What happens when two carriers kick in your door at once

The secret Cold War mission that helped America find the Titanic

By Jessica Evans

Here is how a Civil War cannon tore infantry apart

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is why other cultures fear the pistol rather than the rifle

5 little-known facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Jessica Evans

These are the slave soldiers that defeated the Mongols

By Blake Stilwell

Watch: What’s the right order for the Colors?

By Jessica Evans

During WWII, family dogs went to serve in the war

By Bethaney Phillips

Top 5 reasons energy drinks have become an important wartime provision

WATCH: Strange lights and disabled nuclear missiles at Malmstrom AFB

By Jessica Evans

Russia only started issuing socks to its soldiers in 2013

15 photos show how visiting VIPs show honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

This is how WW2 Marines made ice cream at 30,000 feet

By Blake Stilwell

This is the only country in South America to send troops to the Korean War

By Blake Stilwell

This C-130 landing on an aircraft carrier will make you rethink physics

By Orvelin Valle

Why this Green Beret was nominated for three Medals of Honor but only got one

5 things you may not know about the Korean War

By Tim Kirkpatrick

That time Richard Nixon almost sparked an invasion of Venezuela

By Blake Stilwell

Marines stole the spotlight from the National Guard in the LA Riots

By Blake Stilwell

The story of America’s first secret Space Force

By Alex Hollings