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Learn about military history and the events that shaped the world. Find unique facts and personal accounts of wars, battles, acts of heroism and much more.

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Here’s how Hollywood legend Dale Dye earned the Bronze Star for heroism in Vietnam

Here’s how Hollywood legend Dale Dye earned the Bronze Star for heroism in Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

How Jane Fonda became the most-hated woman among Vietnam veterans

By Ward Carroll

A Former ISIS Hostage Describes Jihadi John’s Terrifying Mock Executions

Afghanistan War

A Former ISIS Hostage Describes Jihadi John’s Terrifying Mock Executions

This female veteran says they’ll have to pry her uniform out of her hands

This female veteran says they’ll have to pry her uniform out of her hands

By Blake Stilwell

9 Must-Watch Post-9/11 Documentaries

Afghanistan War

9 Must-Watch Post-9/11 Documentaries

The Marines Have Landed: 50 Years Ago, The First US Ground Troops Arrived In Vietnam

The Marines Have Landed: 50 Years Ago, The First US Ground Troops Arrived In Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

The Navy Carrier Called The ‘Top Gun Of The Pacific’ Is Headed To The Scrapyard

The Navy Carrier Called The ‘Top Gun Of The Pacific’ Is Headed To The Scrapyard

By Paul Szoldra

This powerful film tells how Marines fought ‘One Day Of Hell’ in Fallujah

This powerful film tells how Marines fought ‘One Day Of Hell’ in Fallujah

By Paul Szoldra

The Most Famous Photograph Of World War II Was Taken 70 Years Ago

The Most Famous Photograph Of World War II Was Taken 70 Years Ago

By Paul Szoldra

These 3 soldiers fought their way back to the front lines after losing legs

Afghanistan War

These 3 soldiers fought their way back to the front lines after losing legs

The 11 coolest high-tech military projects happening right now

The 11 coolest high-tech military projects happening right now

The Battle Of Iwo Jima Began 70 Years Ago — Here’s How It Looked When Marines Hit The Beach

The Battle Of Iwo Jima Began 70 Years Ago — Here’s How It Looked When Marines Hit The Beach

By Paul Szoldra

A Top US Navy Officer Thinks That One Of The F-35’s Most Hyped Capabilities is ‘Overrated’

A Top US Navy Officer Thinks That One Of The F-35’s Most Hyped Capabilities is ‘Overrated’

The AC-130 ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Getting Even More Firepower

The AC-130 ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Getting Even More Firepower

By Paul Szoldra

This Army Spouse Was Hacked By ISIS And She Didn’t Flinch

Afghanistan War

This Army Spouse Was Hacked By ISIS And She Didn’t Flinch

9 of the most evil weapons of all time

9 of the most evil weapons of all time

By Ward Carroll

The US Air Force’s Biggest Research Program Is Also One Of Its Most Mysterious

The US Air Force’s Biggest Research Program Is Also One Of Its Most Mysterious

4 Badass Conscientious Objectors

Afghanistan War

4 Badass Conscientious Objectors

By Blake Stilwell

Aaron Rodgers surprises four kids whose dads died while serving in the military

Aaron Rodgers surprises four kids whose dads died while serving in the military

By Orvelin Valle

The Invisible War On The Brain

The Invisible War On The Brain

air force general curtis lemay lighting a cigar

7 awesome airpower quotes from General Curtis LeMay

By Blake Stilwell

The Spectacular CIA Screwup That Probably Helped Iran Build A Nuke

The Spectacular CIA Screwup That Probably Helped Iran Build A Nuke

Army Rejects M9A3 Proposal, Opts For New Pistol

Army Rejects M9A3 Proposal, Opts For New Pistol

How The Screenwriter Behind ‘American Sniper’ Got It Right

How The Screenwriter Behind ‘American Sniper’ Got It Right

By Ward Carroll

Every Veteran Should Take ‘The Spartan Pledge’

Every Veteran Should Take ‘The Spartan Pledge’

By Orvelin Valle

This Texas Plumber’s Pickup Wound Up Being A Weapon For ISIS

This Texas Plumber’s Pickup Wound Up Being A Weapon For ISIS

The Army Wants to Know About Your Athlete’s Foot And Jock Itch

The Army Wants to Know About Your Athlete’s Foot And Jock Itch

By Ward Carroll

This Disabled Veteran Describes His Scars Of War With Incredible Slam Poetry

This Disabled Veteran Describes His Scars Of War With Incredible Slam Poetry

By Orvelin Valle

The US Army Is Ditching The M9 Beretta Pistol — Here’s What Could Replace It

The US Army Is Ditching The M9 Beretta Pistol — Here’s What Could Replace It

By Paul Szoldra

A WWII Veteran Has A Nazi Doctor To Thank For Saving His Life — Twice

A WWII Veteran Has A Nazi Doctor To Thank For Saving His Life — Twice

By Ward Carroll

This Video Explains The Origins Of ISIS In Under 3 Minutes

This Video Explains The Origins Of ISIS In Under 3 Minutes

By Paul Szoldra

A Navy Corpsman Earned The Navy Cross For Ignoring His Wounds To Try And Save 2 Marines

A Navy Corpsman Earned The Navy Cross For Ignoring His Wounds To Try And Save 2 Marines

By Paul Szoldra

What It’s Like Flying With The US Navy’s Elite Blue Angels

What It’s Like Flying With The US Navy’s Elite Blue Angels

By Ward Carroll

The legendary rock band KISS has surprising roots from World War II

The legendary rock band KISS has surprising roots from World War II

By Ward Carroll

Here’s What It’s Like For Marines Fighting The Taliban

Afghanistan War

Here’s What It’s Like For Marines Fighting The Taliban

By Orvelin Valle

17 Laws Every Taliban Militant Needs To Follow

Afghanistan War

17 Laws Every Taliban Militant Needs To Follow

By Ward Carroll

This Medal Citation Reads Like a Blockbuster Movie

This Medal Citation Reads Like a Blockbuster Movie

Who Said It: Winston Churchill Or Kurt Cobain?

Who Said It: Winston Churchill Or Kurt Cobain?

By Orvelin Valle

The time dozens of Korean service members claimed a UFO made them sick

The time dozens of Korean service members claimed a UFO made them sick

By Jessica Evans

These veterans are bringing about positive change with cardboard signs

Afghanistan War

These veterans are bringing about positive change with cardboard signs

By Miguel Ortiz

The fight to recognize Doris Miller’s valor at Pearl Harbor

Afghanistan War

The fight to recognize Doris Miller’s valor at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

The Count of Monte Cristo reboot: Featuring SF Soldiers in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan War

The Count of Monte Cristo reboot: Featuring SF Soldiers in Afghanistan?

By Jessica Evans

These CA Guard soldiers received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic wildfire rescue

Afghanistan War

These CA Guard soldiers received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic wildfire rescue

By Miguel Ortiz

Why grave-robbing Confederate generals is big business

Why grave-robbing Confederate generals is big business

By Blake Stilwell

5 terrifying things that will happen in North Korea if war broke out

5 terrifying things that will happen in North Korea if war broke out

By Eric Milzarski