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History (Page 54)

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

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Old Ironsides and Operation Torch: The Army’s 1st Armored Division

Old Ironsides and Operation Torch: The Army’s 1st Armored Division

By Jessica Evans

the first thanksgiving

Revolutionary War

This is why George Washington viewed Thanksgiving as a warrior’s holiday

Gen. Ben Skardon, Bataan Death March survivor and famed Clemson grad, passes away at 104

Gen. Ben Skardon, Bataan Death March survivor and famed Clemson grad, passes away at 104

By Miguel Ortiz

Here’s how a Connecticut button company changed America

Here’s how a Connecticut button company changed America

By Jessica Evans

Yabba Dabba Doo: Did you know the Army owned dinosaurs?

Yabba Dabba Doo: Did you know the Army owned dinosaurs?

By Jessica Evans

5 ways your work review is different from any military review

5 ways your work review is different from any military review

Watch a real US Army honor guard perform the ‘Razzle Dazzle’ from the movie ‘Stripes’

Watch a real US Army honor guard perform the ‘Razzle Dazzle’ from the movie ‘Stripes’

By Blake Stilwell

Top 5 torture methods enjoyed by emperor Tiberius

Top 5 torture methods enjoyed by emperor Tiberius

A black-and-white photo of a rocket launching vertically, with a thick plume of smoke and exhaust trailing behind it. The launch site is visible at the bottom, surrounded by a fence and some utility poles, with a large cloud of smoke near the ground. The sky is clear and the scene appears to be from a historical or early rocket launch.

Great Falls Nike Fire Control Site W-83 played a critical role in the creation of GPS

By Jessica Evans

A woman with a ponytail, wearing a white cardigan over a floral top, is looking up at two framed paintings displayed on a metal grid wall. The upper painting depicts a hospital scene with patients in beds and a large portrait of a soldier in the background. The lower painting shows a group of soldiers around ruins, with a somber and dark color palette. The setting appears to be an art gallery or museum storage area with metal mesh panels and dim lighting.

The Army Museum Support Center is the biggest treasure trove you never knew existed

By Jessica Evans

HISTORY Channel premieres documentary ‘Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers of WWII’

HISTORY Channel premieres documentary ‘Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers of WWII’

That time a British sniper blew the head off of an ISIS executioner during beheading training session

That time a British sniper blew the head off of an ISIS executioner during beheading training session

By Blake Stilwell

A soldier wearing a tan helmet and camouflage uniform with the name "SCHINHOFEN" on the back is seen from behind, raising both hands. In the background, a group of people, some wearing masks, stand near military aircraft on a tarmac with mountains in the distance.

Afghanistan War

How US veterans helped their Afghan Allies escape the Taliban

Declassified CIA documents provide guidance for ‘UFO Photographers’

Declassified CIA documents provide guidance for ‘UFO Photographers’

By Alex Hollings

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms and face paint are seated closely together in a boat, holding paddles and equipment, with a sunset over water in the background.

8 of America’s top Army Rangers

Robert Carmody's gravestone with a cross symbol at the top, indicating he was from New Jersey, served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and was awarded the Purple Heart. His birth date is September 4, 1938, and his death date is October 27, 1967. The gravestone is surrounded by grass with a few yellow leaves nearby.

Robert Carmody fought for his country in the boxing ring and on the battlefield

A barren, war-torn landscape with a deep trench running through the center. The ground is rough and uneven, scattered with debris and broken tree stumps, indicating heavy bombardment and destruction. The sky is overcast, adding to the bleak and desolate atmosphere.

100 years after its groundbreaking, the National WWI Museum is as current as ever

By Miguel Ortiz

A historical scene depicting a group of men and a woman in elaborate Renaissance-era clothing gathered indoors near a large, roaring fireplace. One man with a long beard kneels on the floor holding a small object, while another man dressed in a black hat and ornate outfit leans forward to examine it closely. The room is richly decorated with detailed woodwork, patterned wallpaper, and a table covered with an intricate green and gold cloth. The expressions of the figures suggest intense focus and curiosity.

How alchemy was the marketing scheme of the medieval world

A black and white photo of an older man and a young boy indoors. The man is holding up a small alligator or crocodile by its tail, looking at it with a slight smile. The boy, wearing glasses and a collared shirt, is looking at the reptile with a curious or slightly uneasy expression. The background includes shelves with bottles and containers.

TV’s ‘Mr. Wizard’ was a B-24 Bomber pilot in World War II

This Canadian liberated a Dutch town on his own

This Canadian liberated a Dutch town on his own

This is what it was like to be marooned in the age of sail

This is what it was like to be marooned in the age of sail

By Blake Stilwell

A green military tank with two soldiers visible, one standing in the turret and the other partially visible through a hatch, moving on a paved surface with white striped markings. The background features ornate red and white historic buildings and a crowd of people watching the scene.

America’s 9 most deadly wartime enemies, ranked

By Blake Stilwell

The unknown Army aircraft that flew a tank

The unknown Army aircraft that flew a tank

By Harold C. Hutchison

A Renaissance-style fresco depicting a religious ceremony inside a grand architectural setting with large marble columns. In the center, a pope wearing a papal tiara is performing a ritual over a kneeling man, surrounded by clergy and attendants holding candles and religious objects. Various figures, including soldiers and onlookers, are positioned on steps and around the scene. The fresco includes classical statues on pedestals flanking the scene and Latin inscriptions at the bottom corners. The overall tone is solemn and ceremonial.

Why this Byzantine emperor’s death started the fall of Eastern Rome

Three men dressed in traditional Japanese samurai attire stand in front of a wooden door. The man on the left wears a black kimono with a deep neckline and a black hakama, the man in the center wears a blue kimono with white patterns and a gray hakama, and the man on the right wears a black and white patterned kimono with a beige hakama. Each man has two swords tucked into their obi belts.

This is how dishonorable it was to be a rōnin in feudal japan

The Navy freaked out when it got rid of bell-bottom pants

The Navy freaked out when it got rid of bell-bottom pants

By Blake Stilwell

A cartoonish look at how an epic airlift prevented World War 3

A cartoonish look at how an epic airlift prevented World War 3

A Canadian officer rescued the real Winnie the Pooh

A Canadian officer rescued the real Winnie the Pooh

Beloved former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell dies at 84

Beloved former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell dies at 84

By Miguel Ortiz

The USS Intrepid will muster its old crew for its 75th anniversary

The USS Intrepid will muster its old crew for its 75th anniversary

Left: A black-and-white photo of a man in a military uniform wearing a pith helmet, standing with his hands on his hips, surrounded by other men in casual or military attire. Right: A color portrait of an older man in a dark naval uniform with a peaked cap, decorated with numerous medals and ribbons on his chest, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

Today in military history: Halsey named commander of the South Pacific

This U.S. Army artillery unit savaged 41 Iraqi battalions in 72 hours

This U.S. Army artillery unit savaged 41 Iraqi battalions in 72 hours

The Coalition destroyed the entire Iraqi Navy during the first four days of Desert Storm

By Blake Stilwell

3 heroes who became POWs twice

3 heroes who became POWs twice

By James Elphick

Three uniformed soldiers stand guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with two soldiers holding rifles at attention on either side and one soldier standing centered in front of the white marble tomb. The background features neatly trimmed green hedges and a cloudy sky.

Once in a century event: How you can place flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Miguel Ortiz

How a good carrier landing can go bad in a hurry

How a good carrier landing can go bad in a hurry

By Harold C. Hutchison

A modern naval warship with a sleek, angular design and gray camouflage paint, cruising on calm blue waters. The ship features a large deck area at the rear, a prominent bridge with multiple antennas and radar equipment, and a mounted gun turret near the bow. The vessel emits a small trail of dark smoke from its exhaust.

The Navy decommissioned Littoral Combat Ship USS Freedom after 13 years

By Miguel Ortiz

A black-and-white photo of a soldier in uniform, captured mid-action with his right arm raised holding a pistol. He wears a military cap and has binoculars hanging around his neck. In the background, several soldiers are crouched or lying low on the ground, aiming rifles, with a partly cloudy sky above.

A Soviet soldier took on 50 Germans with grenades and an ax

Rows of white gravestones in a cemetery, each adorned with a green wreath decorated with a red bow, set on a grassy field with leafless trees in the background.

Why President Truman ordered this NCO interred at Arlington National Cemetery

A group of twelve men in military flight suits posing in front of a fighter jet with the markings "IRIAF" and the number "3-6053" on its side. The men are arranged in two rows, with seven standing in the back and five kneeling in the front. Two pilot helmets, one with an Italian flag design and the other plain white, are placed on the ground in front of the kneeling men. The setting appears to be an airbase with a clear sky in the background.

Iran and the CIA teamed up to test Soviet airspace defenses

Three uniformed Air Force personnel stand on a stage in front of a blue backdrop displaying the words "Air Space Cyber Conference." Behind them are three flags, including the American flag. The individuals are positioned evenly across the stage, with the person in the center wearing a different style of uniform than the two on the sides.

The Space Force released their PT and service dress uniforms and they’re out of this world

By Miguel Ortiz

Hawaii is demolishing the famous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ built by the Navy

Hawaii is demolishing the famous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ built by the Navy

By Miguel Ortiz

A dark indoor scene features a large, curved backdrop designed like an open storybook with illustrations and text from Winnie the Pooh. The left page shows Winnie the Pooh in his red shirt, while the right page depicts Christopher Robin holding a blue balloon. In front of the backdrop is a honey-colored ride vehicle shaped like a honey pot with seats and safety bars. Two people are partially visible near the ride entrance.

‘Winnie the Pooh’ was created by a vet explaining war to his boy

By Eric Milzarski

A detailed Renaissance fresco depicting a battle scene with numerous armored soldiers and knights on horseback. The soldiers wield swords, spears, and shields, and several flags with various emblems and crosses are prominently displayed in the background. The scene is dynamic, showing intense combat and movement, with some figures fallen or kneeling. The colors are muted earth tones with highlights of red, white, and blue. The architecture and sky are faintly visible in the background, adding depth to the composition.

The 5 most unlucky empires in all of world history

A large modern building with a wide staircase covered by red carpets leading up to the entrance. The building has a tiled exterior with Chinese characters in gold above the entrance. Several people are walking or standing on the steps and near the entrance. The sky is clear and blue.

Why the Chinese communists couldn’t conquer Taiwan after World War II

Union soldiers resting in a trench during the American Civil War, with two officers standing on the edge of the trench overseeing the group. The soldiers are wearing period uniforms and caps, surrounded by rifles and military gear. The scene is outdoors with sparse trees in the background.

This Union Medal of Honor recipient was the most wounded soldier of the Civil War

This is how Genghis Khan exacted his revenge when his grandson died

Watch the Air Force launch an ICBM in mid-air from the back of a C-5

Watch the Air Force launch an ICBM in mid-air from the back of a C-5

By Blake Stilwell

A sepia-toned historical photograph showing a convoy of military trucks crossing a narrow pontoon bridge over a body of water. Several soldiers are walking alongside the trucks on the bridge, and one soldier stands in the foreground on a dirt path leading to the bridge. The scene is framed by rocky terrain on both sides.

How Israeli armor embarrassed the Arab allies in the Yom Kippur War

A black and white photo showing a large group of soldiers marching in formation down a city street. The soldiers are carrying rifles with bayonets and wearing military uniforms and helmets. The street is lined with vintage cars and trucks, and large multi-story buildings with columns and arched windows are visible in the background. The scene appears to be from a historical period, likely early to mid-20th century.

The real reason the Japanese invasion of Singapore was a disaster

A man in a dark navy Royal Navy uniform with the name "CRAIG" on the chest, standing with arms crossed. The uniform has rank insignia on the shoulders and a Royal Navy patch on the sleeve. The background shows a cityscape with a river and modern buildings, likely London.

Daniel Craig was made an honorary Royal Navy Commander

By Miguel Ortiz

This Corpsman saved a Marine suffering from a sniper head shot

This Corpsman saved a Marine suffering from a sniper head shot

By Orvelin Valle

A group of Japanese military officers and officials, some wearing formal black suits with top hats and white gloves, others in military uniforms with medals and decorations, standing on the deck of a battleship. In the background, American military personnel in khaki uniforms observe the scene. The setting appears to be a formal event or surrender ceremony on a naval ship.

Why World War II soldiers mutinied in the days after V-J Day

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in close combat. The central focus is on a group of soldiers, some in red coats and others in white, with muskets and bayonets raised. One soldier in white lies wounded or dead on the ground, supported by another figure. Flags wave in the background amid smoke and chaos, suggesting an intense battle near a body of water. The overall atmosphere is dramatic and tense, capturing the turmoil of war.

5 of the best Pyrrhic victories the United States inflicted on its enemies

A man in a dark suit, white shirt, and light blue tie is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He has a small American flag pin on his lapel. Behind him is a large American flag with red and white stripes and white stars on a blue field. The man appears to be making a speech, with his right hand clenched in a fist.

George W. Bush survived an assassination attempt because of a red handkerchief

A large gray naval ship docked at a concrete pier with multiple antennas and masts. Several people are walking and standing on the pier near the ship. In the background, there is a body of water with smaller boats and a cityscape featuring tall apartment buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

The real reason North Korea’s capture of the USS Pueblo was a disaster for the US

A collage featuring three images: on the left, a German Shepherd dog wearing a black harness sitting on a paved surface with its tongue out; in the center, a close-up of the same dog with text above it reading "No Ordinary Dog" and "My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid" with a SEAL Team insignia; on the right, a man in military camouflage gear kneeling beside the same German Shepherd dog outdoors.

The untold story of the Navy SEAL and canine hero who caught Bin Laden

Three men dressed formally are standing together indoors. The man on the left is wearing a military uniform with badges and insignia. The two men on the right are wearing dark suits with white shirts and ties. The background shows a warmly lit room with gold curtains and other people in the distance. A large professional light is visible behind them.

Before Harry Humphries succeeded in Hollywood, he was a Navy SEAL

A World War II-era tank with a large white star on its turret is parked in front of a historic building with ornate architectural details and multiple windows. Four soldiers in helmets and military gear are seated on the tank. To the right of the tank is a statue of a man in historical attire standing on a pedestal. The building behind shows signs of damage, with broken windows and some roof damage. The scene appears to be in a European town square.

This World War II-era Black tank commander was a real-life ‘Black Panther’

A sepia-toned photograph of eleven women dressed in late 19th or early 20th-century attire, seated and standing on the steps of a wooden house porch. The women wear long dresses with high collars and lace or ruffled details, and most have their hair styled up. The setting appears formal, with the women posing solemnly for the camera. The porch has wooden siding, a window on each side, and some climbing plants around the posts.

These 10 trailblazers are behind the 19th Amendment

By Brittany Sulc

A black and white photo of a small harbor with several boats docked along a pier. In the background, there is a hillside with patches of snow and a row of small buildings along the shoreline. The water is calm, and the overall scene appears to be a quiet coastal village or town.

How coasties saved an entire village in 1919 during the Spanish Flu

By Jessica Manfre

An elderly woman in a naval officer uniform is raising her right hand, likely taking an oath, while a man in a gray suit opposite her also raises his right hand and holds a paper. Another man in a dark suit with a striped tie stands to the left, observing the scene. The setting appears to be an official room with a white door and bookshelves in the background.

The Navy initially denied Grace Hopper’s enlistment. Then she revolutionized computers.

By Jessica Evans

Man wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, and red striped tie, with short brown hair, posing in front of an American flag.

Afghanistan War

An Oklahoma Congressman tried taking a rogue helicopter mission

By Bethaney Phillips

Richard Nixon sitting at a desk with a stack of black binders behind him, holding papers in his hands, with two microphones in front of him. The background includes blue curtains, the presidential seal on a stand, and flags.

46 years later: Reviewing the timeline of the Watergate Scandal

By Sharon Brandwein