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

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6 things you didn’t know about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

6 things you didn’t know about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Tim Kirkpatrick

These are the only 2 subs that sank enemy ships in combat since 1945

These are the only 2 subs that sank enemy ships in combat since 1945

By Harold C. Hutchison

The Biden Administration is set to release three Guantanamo Bay detainees

Afghanistan War

The Biden Administration is set to release three Guantanamo Bay detainees

How battleship salvos worked in sea combat

How battleship salvos worked in sea combat

Old Guard stabbed at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier got stabbed and carried on

By Blake Stilwell

This is why some sailors wear gold stripes, and some wear red

This is why some sailors wear gold stripes, and some wear red

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A black-and-white photo of a smiling soldier wearing a helmet and uniform, sitting next to a German Shepherd dog with its tongue out. The photo is framed with a blue border featuring white stars, set against a faded American flag background.

The 1st Marine War Dog Platoon were the ‘goodest bois’ of WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Pete Hegseth then and now

Army veteran and Fox News Media’s Pete Hegseth reflects on Memorial Day

By Jessica Manfre

Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War

Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

A person in a white naval uniform stands facing a large memorial wall inscribed with numerous names. In front of the person is a sign that reads: "TO THE MEMORY OF THE GALLANT MEN HERE ENTOMBED AND THEIR SHIPMATES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN ACTION ON DECEMBER 7, 1941 ON THE U.S.S. ARIZONA." The memorial honors those who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

WATCH: USS Arizona – part museum, part memorial

By Jessica Evans

An elderly man with gray hair and a mustache is sitting in a brown cushioned chair. He is wearing a blue and white plaid shirt with a pocket on the left side. The background shows a plain light-colored wall with a power outlet visible in the upper right corner.

How an illegal immigrant was drafted and earned the Medal of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

Morgenthau Plan

The US plan to completely destroy Germany after World War II

By Blake Stilwell

A military transport aircraft flying above the clouds, releasing multiple bright flares from its sides and underside. The plane has four propeller engines and a gray body, with the flares creating streaks of light against the cloudy sky.

These badass Marines held off an entire Viet Cong battalion

By James Elphick

A group of eight men in military uniforms are gathered around and inside a military vehicle. Most of them are sitting or leaning casually, with some smiling. The vehicle is dark-colored with a large white star and the number 15 on its side. The men appear relaxed and are wearing green fatigues and caps.

29 of the best politically incorrect Vietnam War slang terms

By Blake Stilwell

New declassified Russian documents change the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis

New declassified Russian documents change the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis

A drill instructor in a tan shirt and green pants is aggressively pointing and yelling at a line of young recruits dressed in camouflage uniforms inside a barracks room. The recruits stand at attention near their bunk beds, which have neatly folded blankets and gear. Another drill instructor is walking in the background. The room has a concrete floor and fluorescent lighting.

5 of the most annoying misconceptions about Marine boot camp

Their first battle: Truman rallies his men under artillery fire

Their first battle: Truman rallies his men under artillery fire

7 crazy things the Coast Guard did during World War II

7 crazy things the Coast Guard did during World War II

Why the M18 Hellcat was America’s most underrated tank destroyer in World War II

Why the M18 Hellcat was America’s most underrated tank destroyer in World War II

Entrance gate with multiple security booths and a sign above reading "Arnold Gate," featuring military insignias on either side. The area is paved with lanes for vehicles and traffic lights in the background.

What really goes on at Arnold AFB?

By Jessica Evans

A sepia-toned historical scene of soldiers in Civil War-era uniforms holding rifles and standing in a grassy field with two American flags waving. In the upper left corner, there is a circular close-up of Abraham Lincoln's face from a five-dollar bill, showing detailed engraving lines and a crease across the image.

6 weird things you didn’t know about the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

How the Hashshashin were the most feared assassins of the ancient world

British Commandos land

The World War II commandos dedicated to Arctic operations

This double-leg amputee was one of the RAF’s deadliest aces during the Battle of Britain

This double-leg amputee was one of the RAF’s deadliest aces during the Battle of Britain

These awesome dogs are full-on MARSOC operators

These awesome dogs are full-on MARSOC operators

Why ‘Blitz Spirit’ was a defining moment in British history

Why ‘Blitz Spirit’ was a defining moment in British history

By Eric Milzarski

7 amazing missions by Britain’s Royal Marines

7 amazing missions by Britain’s Royal Marines

The unbelievable survival of the USS Franklin

The unbelievable survival of the USS Franklin

By Harold C. Hutchison

This Air Force unit caught spy satellite photos as they fell from space

This Air Force unit caught spy satellite photos as they fell from space

These special-purpose vehicles were designed to kill tanks

These special-purpose vehicles were designed to kill tanks

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time the British burned down fake cities to fool German bombers

That time the British burned down fake cities to fool German bombers

The F-35 isn’t the first time the Pentagon has tried to make one airplane for 3 branches

The F-35 isn’t the first time the Pentagon has tried to make one airplane for 3 branches

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle

This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle

By Eric Milzarski

A small, single-engine propeller airplane with a white and blue body and a yellow-tipped propeller is landing or taking off on a runway in a desert-like area. The aircraft has a tandem cockpit with two visible pilots inside and the number "818" on its tail. The background shows a flat, arid landscape with some small buildings and a clear sky.

This plane was a silent hunter over Vietnam and Louisiana

By Harold C. Hutchison

The US wanted an army of Batman paratroopers in World War II

By Blake Stilwell

Who was the real Mulan?

By Brittany Sulc

A man in a dark suit with a striped tie is standing on the stairs of an airplane, raising his right hand in a wave. The airplane door is open, and the presidential seal is visible behind him. The sky is partly cloudy.

Here’s how far ‘Air Force One’ has come since the beginning of powered flight

By Blake Stilwell

Galileo was one of the world’s first defense contractors

Galileo was one of the world’s first defense contractors

How the farm tractor inspired the creation of the tank

How the farm tractor inspired the creation of the tank

This suicide mission ended the Philippine-American War

Spanish-American War

This suicide mission ended the Philippine-American War

This top secret World War II drone mission killed JFK’s older brother

This top secret World War II drone mission killed JFK’s older brother

‘Vinegar’ Joe Stilwell lost the best WWII assignments twice

‘Vinegar’ Joe Stilwell lost the best WWII assignments twice

legendary pilots flying tigers

7 American legends who were combat pilots for the Flying Tigers

By Harold C. Hutchison

A dark, dramatic illustration of a cloaked rider on a rearing black horse. The rider wears a wide-brimmed hat and holds a pistol in one hand, with a flowing cape adding to the mysterious atmosphere. The background is a moody purple sky with clouds, enhancing the intense and shadowy scene.

WATCH: King Philip’s War

By Jessica Evans

A large group of men in military uniforms seated in an auditorium or assembly hall, with the text "PETROGRAD SOVIET" in bold red letters at the top right. The image is black and white, suggesting a historical setting.

This is why the Bolsheviks concealed the cowardly murder of the Czar royal family

Two images side by side show divers in wetsuits. The left image is underwater, focusing on a diver's hands and upper body wearing a vintage diving helmet and a wristwatch. The right image shows two divers on a rocky shore, both in black wetsuits and hoods, one adjusting equipment connected by a hose while the other prepares by adjusting his suit. Both divers wear wristwatches.

This trendy watch strap was invented by French combat divers

By Miguel Ortiz

The gentleman’s rules for how to play golf in war-torn WWII Britain

The gentleman’s rules for how to play golf in war-torn WWII Britain

By Blake Stilwell

4 battles that took place after the war ended

4 battles that took place after the war ended

Medal of Honor: Meet 16 heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan who received the nation’s highest honor

Afghanistan War

Medal of Honor: Meet 16 heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan who received the nation’s highest honor

Three women are seated at a wooden table sorting and organizing stacks of papers and envelopes. The setting appears to be a simple, open room with large windows and shelves filled with more stacks of papers in the background. The women are focused on their task, dressed in casual work attire, and one is wearing a hat. The scene has a vintage, sepia-toned appearance.

Here’s how WWII’s V-Mail prevented espionage

By Bethaney Phillips

A blurred silhouette of a person sitting on a chair with one arm raised is on the left side. On the right side, there are folded American and Chinese flags with a stack of US dollar bills placed on top.

Here’s why sexpionage is so astonishingly effective

The image is split into two parts. On the left, a black-and-white photo shows two young soldiers in military uniforms standing on steps outside a building, one holding a pipe. On the right, a close-up color portrait of an elderly man with a deeply wrinkled face and gray hair is shown, with an American flag blurred in the background. A vertical blue stripe with white stars separates the two images.

The first Asian American to command a U.S. battalion

By Miguel Ortiz

A World War II-era fighter aircraft with a silver body and black markings, including a white star inside a blue circle on the fuselage. The plane has the number "18" on the nose and tail, and the tail also features red, white, and blue vertical stripes. The propeller is spinning, and the aircraft is flying over a mountainous landscape with a partly cloudy sky.

The ‘Aztec Eagles’ were the first Mexican troops trained for combat overseas

A man dressed in winter clothing, including a hat with goggles and gloves, stands on snow-covered ground with his hands on his hips. In front of him lies a large, dead polar bear. Snowy mountains and a frozen landscape are visible in the background.

The last Germans to give up in World War II surrendered to Norwegian seal hunters

This American submarine damaged two Japanese cruisers without firing a shot

This American submarine damaged two Japanese cruisers without firing a shot

By Harold C. Hutchison

countries impossible to conquer

The 5 countries that are most impossible to conquer

By Blake Stilwell

unconquerable countries

5 more of the most unconquerable countries in the world

By Blake Stilwell

Close-up of people dressed in Roman soldier costumes, featuring red tunics, metal armor plates, large oval metal shields, and wooden spears.

This is what it was like to be a Roman soldier on holiday leave

An elderly man wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and a beige cap with a "RANGER" patch stands in front of a group of soldiers dressed in camouflage uniforms and carrying backpacks. The background is blurred with greenery.

This legendary Ranger will receive the Medal of Honor at 94

By Miguel Ortiz

The story of the slave who survived the Alamo

The story of the slave who survived the Alamo

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white photo of a storefront with an awning displaying the name "Velvalee Dickinson" and the number "718" on both ends. The window display features various items including dolls and books, with two rotary telephones visible on either side of the display. The entrance to the store is to the right of the window.

Only one American ever spied for Japan during World War II

ancient roman warrior

This is what a well-earned retirement looked like for a Roman veteran

Bronze statue of a man in a military uniform riding a horse, with stacks of silver coins in the background.

Was General Lee’s buried family treasure ever found?

By Bethaney Phillips

An elderly man in a wheelchair, wearing a dark cap and checkered jacket, holds up a blank white card while a group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand attentively in front of him in a room. The soldiers appear focused and engaged, with some standing with arms crossed or hands clasped. The setting looks like an indoor meeting or briefing area.

Listen to these 10th Mountain Division soldiers revive an old WWII song

By Miguel Ortiz