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War History (Page 45)

Stories and coverage of every American war—from the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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The 369th Support Brigade is now officially the Harlem Hellfighters

The 369th Support Brigade is now officially the Harlem Hellfighters

By Miguel Ortiz

Meet the militiaman who’s trolling and killing ISIS fighters

Meet the militiaman who’s trolling and killing ISIS fighters

By Orvelin Valle

‘You have to follow your heart.’ A WWII War Bride’s story of tragedy and love

‘You have to follow your heart.’ A WWII War Bride’s story of tragedy and love

By Tessa Robinson

Why the Tokyo Raiders didn’t bomb the Japanese emperor

Why the Tokyo Raiders didn’t bomb the Japanese emperor

By Harold C. Hutchison

I went to North Korea and saw the US Navy ship still being held captive after 50 years

I went to North Korea and saw the US Navy ship still being held captive after 50 years

By Blake Stilwell

Why the ‘Frozen Chosin’ is the defining battle of the modern Marine Corps

Why the ‘Frozen Chosin’ is the defining battle of the modern Marine Corps

By Donald Baker

That one time the US detonated a nuke right over a bunch of soldiers

That one time the US detonated a nuke right over a bunch of soldiers

WATCH: When airfield turns museum

WATCH: When airfield turns museum

By Jessica Evans

The ‘Big Five’ systems that helped win Desert Storm

The ‘Big Five’ systems that helped win Desert Storm

By Miguel Ortiz

Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron are immortalized in Band of Brothers

Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron are immortalized in Band of Brothers

By Miguel Ortiz

Watch this: First nuclear reactor explosion took 4 milliseconds

Watch this: First nuclear reactor explosion took 4 milliseconds

By Jessica Evans

Hirohito was tormented by Japanese conduct in World War II

Hirohito was tormented by Japanese conduct in World War II

By Blake Stilwell

This US Army sergeant started the Korean War by selling out to the KGB

This US Army sergeant started the Korean War by selling out to the KGB

By Blake Stilwell

What did cruisers even DO in World War II?

What did cruisers even DO in World War II?

By Harold C. Hutchison

This beautifully animated video shows two WWII pilots fighting all the way to Hell

This beautifully animated video shows two WWII pilots fighting all the way to Hell

That one time Stalin tried to kill John Wayne

That one time Stalin tried to kill John Wayne

By Harold C. Hutchison

The US likely knew about Hitler’s sexual dysfunctions back in 1943

The US likely knew about Hitler’s sexual dysfunctions back in 1943

A missing Airman’s remains were identified after 74 years

A missing Airman’s remains were identified after 74 years

By Blake Stilwell

This War Bride’s advice? ‘Be courageous.’

This War Bride’s advice? ‘Be courageous.’

A black and white photograph showing a group of men in suits. Two men in the center are shaking hands and smiling at each other. The man on the left is younger with dark hair, wearing a double-breasted suit and tie. The man on the right is older with white hair, also wearing a suit and tie. Other men stand around them, some smiling, with a microphone visible in the foreground. A large portrait painting is partially visible in the background.

How Howard Hughes and the CIA teamed up to steal a sunken Soviet submarine

Would the 10th Mountain exist without Camp Hale?

Would the 10th Mountain exist without Camp Hale?

By Jessica Evans

5 things you can learn from ‘Band of Brothers’

5 things you can learn from ‘Band of Brothers’

This amazing documentary tells the tragic story of the USS Indianapolis in the crew’s words

This amazing documentary tells the tragic story of the USS Indianapolis in the crew’s words

That time a bad radio call won the WWII Battle of Cape Esperance

That time a bad radio call won the WWII Battle of Cape Esperance

By Harold C. Hutchison

How the Czechs made the best of the awful T-72 tank

How the Czechs made the best of the awful T-72 tank

By Harold C. Hutchison

Soldiers who survived the bloodiest American battle of World War II tell their stories

Soldiers who survived the bloodiest American battle of World War II tell their stories

Levitow is the Air Force’s lowest ranking Medal of Honor recipient

Levitow is the Air Force’s lowest ranking Medal of Honor recipient

A black and white photo of an African American pilot sitting in the cockpit of a military aircraft, wearing a flight helmet with goggles and a flight suit. The pilot looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. The cockpit canopy is partially open.

The incredible true story behind the upcoming Korean War movie ‘Devotion’

By Miguel Ortiz

Astronaut Neil Armstrong wearing a white NASA spacesuit with an American flag patch on the shoulder, standing in front of a large image of the moon. He is holding a white astronaut helmet with a gold-tinted visor resting on a surface.

Alabama’s new unofficial Motto Needs to be Rocket City

By Jessica Evans

This is why the Screaming Eagles still rock an Airborne tab

This is why the Screaming Eagles still rock an Airborne tab

By Eric Milzarski

This Korean War plane was notoriously difficult to fly

This Korean War plane was notoriously difficult to fly

By Harold C. Hutchison

A black-and-white photograph of a bride and groom. The bride is wearing a long, satin wedding gown with puffed sleeves, a lace veil, and a floral headpiece, holding a bouquet of flowers. The groom is dressed in a military uniform, standing close behind her with one hand resting on her waist and the other holding gloves. The background includes a curtain and several floral arrangements, one of which has a small American flag.

War Brides: Stories of love, hope and sometimes, regret – Part I

That time the United States invaded Russia

That time the United States invaded Russia

By James Elphick

An elderly man wearing a "Omaha" cap and a purple lei sits in a wheelchair, with another man in a red polo shirt standing behind him holding the wheelchair handles. In the background, several uniformed military personnel, including sailors in white uniforms and a man in a dark blue uniform, are standing and saluting. The scene appears to be outdoors on a concrete surface.

Nebraska’s last Pearl Harbor survivor has died at 102

By Jessica Manfre

A man in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform with the name tag "WRIGHT" stands inside a hangar. Behind him, there are military helicopters, including one with visible tail rotors. The hangar has large windows and industrial lighting.

Afghanistan War

From Vietnam to Afghanistan: 30 Years of Service

By Jessica Evans

America’s last living Civil War widow has died

America’s last living Civil War widow has died

By Jessica Manfre

The 10 most daring commando raids in history

The 10 most daring commando raids in history

A close-up of two people wearing gray shirts and white protective masks around their necks. The person on the left has a red patterned bandana on their head and light-colored hair. The person on the right is wearing a beige cap with glasses resting on top, featuring an American flag design on the lenses. They are indoors with a partially visible doorway and floor covered with protective paper in the background.

A Vietnam Veteran Reflects On Service, Then and Now

By Team Rubicon

A historical scene depicting soldiers in red uniforms with muskets and bayonets marching through a city with buildings on fire and thick smoke rising into the sky. Some soldiers are holding flags, and a few figures in the foreground appear to be giving orders or directing the troops. The atmosphere is chaotic, with flames and smoke dominating the background.

Revolutionary War

That time the British torched the White House

By Jessica Evans

Aerial view of a large industrial complex with multiple rectangular buildings, surrounded by roads and open grassy areas. The buildings have flat roofs with a grid-like pattern, and the area appears to be organized with clear pathways and infrastructure. The image is in black and white, suggesting it is historical.

Was Oak Ridge Tennessee a top secret town?

By Jessica Evans

A U.S. Army officer in desert camouflage uniform and cap, smiling and facing a camera. The uniform displays the name "SCHWARZKOPF" and several military insignias. Another soldier in similar uniform is partially visible on the right. The background shows a crowd of people and trees.

Stormin’ Norman’s Presser about Operation Desert Storm

By Jessica Evans

Wooden barrel with handwritten text on the front reading "George Washington Distillery," "Rye Whiskey," "DSP-VA-1797," "Lot: 11 F 16," "SN008," and "RC24," set in a rustic room with brick walls and wooden barrels in the background.

Revolutionary War

The perfect gift for history buffs and whiskey lovers

By Jessica Evans

This is how the Swedish air force planned to survive World War III

This is how the Swedish air force planned to survive World War III

By Harold C. Hutchison

These are the 6 worst carriers (or classes) to ever set sail

These are the 6 worst carriers (or classes) to ever set sail

By Harold C. Hutchison

A black and white photograph of a World War II-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft in flight. The twin-engine, twin-boom plane has the name "YIPPEE" painted on the nose and features U.S. Air Force star insignias on the wings and fuselage. The aircraft is flying above a patchwork of fields and clouds.

This is how America got revenge for Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how a dress code change won us Guadalcanal

This is how a dress code change won us Guadalcanal

That time U.S. F-15s stumbled into an Iraqi trap and won

That time U.S. F-15s stumbled into an Iraqi trap and won

The macabre way submarine kills were confirmed

The macabre way submarine kills were confirmed

The bloodiest day in U.S. military history

The bloodiest day in U.S. military history

A black and white photo of a soldier sitting cross-legged in front of a dugout or trench entrance. He is wearing a military uniform with a cap and holding some paper currency in his hands. Around him are various items including a rifle, ammunition belts, a shovel, a canteen, and other personal and military gear scattered on the ground. The background shows an earthen embankment.

The “Souvenir King” was one of the best soldiers on the Western Front

By Miguel Ortiz

Pearl harbor survivor story

The confusion of war: A Pearl Harbor survivor story

By Amanda Huffman

4 times the U.S. fought in World War II before Pearl Harbor

4 times the U.S. fought in World War II before Pearl Harbor

The left side shows a black-and-white photo of a woman in a U.S. military uniform, including a cap with an insignia and a jacket with pins and ribbons. The right side shows an elderly woman wearing a mustard yellow cardigan over a white turtleneck, pointing at something off-camera on a wall covered with pictures or posters. The background on the right is wood-paneled.

The unknown stories of 6 women serving at Pearl Harbor

By Amanda Huffman

A white, angular memorial structure floating on water with a series of rectangular openings along its side. An American flag flies on a pole atop the structure. The sky is blue with scattered clouds, and there is greenery visible in the background.

Exclusive interview with Pearl Harbor National Memorial Superintendent Scott Burch

A large battleship engulfed in thick black smoke and flames, with visible damage and fire on its deck and superstructure. Several sailors are on a small boat near the burning ship, surrounded by water. The scene depicts intense destruction and chaos.

The first POW captured by the U.S. was at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

Six sailors in white uniforms are participating in a flag-folding ceremony outdoors near a body of water. Five sailors are holding a folded American flag, while one sailor stands at attention in the background. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and there is greenery and a pier visible behind them.

How to honor the bombing of Pearl Harbor

By Jessica Evans

A large battleship emitting thick black smoke is docked near a shore with a person in a hat standing in the foreground. An American flag on a tall flagpole is waving in the wind to the left side of the image. The background features a cloudy sky and distant mountains.

The ultimate Pearl Harbor tour for history buffs

A black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair styled up. She is wearing a dark dress with a wide, intricate lace collar and a necklace with multiple small pendants. The background features a draped fabric on the left side and a plain wall on the right. The woman is looking to her right.

This Confederate spy got away with treason

A character in a red and white cap with a Pikachu on their shoulder faces a man in a green military-style uniform with a Poké Ball on his belt. They are standing indoors against a brick wall with a torn poster featuring a ship.

5 reasons Pokemon’s Lt Surge was most likely a WWII veteran

The attack on Pearl Harbor by the numbers

The attack on Pearl Harbor by the numbers

This is the cave art Native American soldiers left in France during WWI

This is the cave art Native American soldiers left in France during WWI

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A man wearing a white t-shirt, beige pants, and a tactical vest is sitting in the back of a vehicle holding a large machine gun. There are multiple backpacks and gear bags placed beside him inside the vehicle. The interior of the vehicle is light-colored with visible windows and a rear door open.

Exclusive interview with ‘Welcome to Blackwater: Mercenaries, Money and Mayhem in Iraq’ author

A man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a dark suit and a blue and yellow striped tie, is speaking at a podium with the Department of Defense seal. Behind him is an American flag and a sign that reads "THE PENTAGON WASHINGTON" with an image of the Pentagon building. The background includes blue curtains and a wooden panel.

Afghanistan War

Acting Defense Secretary announces troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, despite leadership push back

By Jessica Manfre

Queen Elizabeth II’s time in WWII makes her the most hardcore head of state

Queen Elizabeth II’s time in WWII makes her the most hardcore head of state

By Eric Milzarski