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The time a teenager stowed away on a Navy destroyer

The time a teenager stowed away on a Navy destroyer

By Harold C. Hutchison

Douglas Mackiernan CIA

The first CIA operative to die in the line of duty was killed by Tibetans

How German beer kept Afghanistan out of World War I

Afghanistan War

How German beer kept Afghanistan out of World War I

By Eric Milzarski

5 times parasites affected the course of wars

5 times parasites affected the course of wars

A group of soldiers and men in military uniforms walking across a rocky, mountainous terrain. Some are carrying rifles, and two men at the front right are carrying a large suitcase. The background shows steep, barren hills. The image is in black and white.

This is how Nazi commandos allegedly rescued the imprisoned Mussolini

Black and white photo collage with two parts: on the left, a close-up of a bullet resting on a surface with handwritten text below that reads "Enlarged photo of bullet Mr. W.V. Meadows West Point - Ga"; on the right, an elderly man with a white beard and mustache, wearing a dark suit jacket and a striped shirt, looking directly at the camera.

A Confederate soldier survived a head shot and spit the bullet out 58 years later

How 87 paratroopers captured one of the world’s strongest forts

amber room unsolved mysteries

5 unsolved mysteries of World War II

Only one American woman was executed by Hitler’s direct order

Martha Gellhorn

How Martha Gellhorn became the only woman to land on Normandy Beach

The real reason why the T-34 tank was so effective in World War II

These 7 tiny details changed the outcomes of wars

These 7 tiny details changed the outcomes of wars

A small stone pavilion with a tan roof stands on a grassy hill. To the left, a tall flagpole displays a red and white flag. The background features green hills, trees, and power lines under a clear blue sky.

Why the Union targeted Confederate salt works during the Civil War

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Why the North Vietnamese feared South Korean Marines

Why this iconic torture device isn’t as ‘fictional’ as people think

Why this iconic torture device isn’t as ‘fictional’ as people think

By Eric Milzarski

National Vietnam Veterans Day

Why we honor Vietnam Veterans Day

By Jessica Evans

Soldiers lying prone in a grassy field, aiming and operating a mounted machine gun, with two armored vehicles visible in the background. The image is in black and white, suggesting a historical wartime scene.

Why Japan attacked the United States instead of the Soviet Union in 1941

How a solar storm detonated Navy mines in the Vietnam War

The 8 most famous manhunts in military history

Afghanistan War

The 8 most famous manhunts in military history

A depth charge explodes astern, as the crew of the USS PC-1264 practices a simulated submarine attack during the ship's shakedown cruise off southern Florida.

A historic US Navy subchaser USS PC-1264 is slowly rusting away in Staten Island Sound

By Anderson Harp

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World War II soldiers called this military chocolate bar ‘Hitler’s Secret Weapon’

By Blake Stilwell

Here are 5 times bombers beat fighters in aerial combat

Here are 5 times bombers beat fighters in aerial combat

By Harold C. Hutchison

That day a lone Gurkha took out 30 Taliban using every weapon within reach

Afghanistan War

That day a lone Gurkha took out 30 Taliban using every weapon within reach

By Blake Stilwell

This WWII soldier went rogue and fought until 1974

By Bethaney Phillips

pier gerlofs donia

An 8-foot warrior declared a war of vengeance against the Habsburg Empire

This is the only woman to join the French Foreign Legion

This is the only woman to join the French Foreign Legion

How these paratroopers came to be called ‘The Rock Regiment’

By James Elphick

This was the Hershey bar custom-built for World War II

This was the Hershey bar custom-built for World War II

when did the us leave vietnam

Today in military history: US leaves Vietnam

Chuck Mawhinney

Warriors In Their Own Words: The sniper that scored 16 headshots in 30 seconds… at night

How the US got fighter jets to the front line during WWII

By Harold C. Hutchison

The British planned to start World War III by invading Russia with the German army

The British planned to start World War III by invading Russia with the German army

By Blake Stilwell

This submarine crew killed 5 destroyers in 4 days

How the Curse of Tamerlane might have affected World War II

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This video shows the stunning shifts in Naval power in WWII

tony stein iwo jima marine

A Marine fought at Iwo Jima with an aircraft machine gun

george cairns burma british soldier

A British soldier fought an entire Japanese unit with one arm and a katana

All about America’s wartime ‘Donut Dollies’

USS Samuel B. Roberts at sea

A Tale of Two Ships: The USS Samuel B. Roberts of World War II and the Persian Gulf

iceland in wwii

How Iceland was invaded twice during World War II

first us citizen killed in wwi

Today in military history: First US citizen killed in WWI

domino theory by eisenhower

Why Eisenhower believed in the Domino Theory

By Jessica Evans

little spitfire

The ‘Little Spitfire’ who saved her best for the biggest war

By Jim Fletcher

Today in military history: Germans launch last V-2s

Three soldiers operate an anti-tank gun on the left side of the image, aiming at two destroyed tanks on the right side, with smoke and debris filling the battlefield. The scene appears to be from a historical wartime setting.

What happened to all the flak fired at aircraft during World War II

A man wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt and light-colored pants is crouching next to a vintage motorcycle with a black fuel tank and a front license plate reading "WH-13371." The motorcycle is on grass with wooden fencing and mountains in the background.

5 of the ballsiest WWII POW escape attempts – all by the same pilot

By Blake Stilwell

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This Medal of Honor recipient walked 200 miles to serve in the Marines

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A group of people dressed in historical military uniforms are gathered around two cannons in a grassy field. Some individuals are holding muskets, and one person is wearing bright red pants and a matching hat. The scene appears to be a reenactment, with participants wearing period-appropriate clothing including suspenders, hats, and gloves. Trees and greenery form the background.

Mighty Women: The disguised female soldiers of the Civil War

By Jessica Manfre

This is the fighter that was flown by the first US president to go supersonic

This is the fighter that was flown by the first US president to go supersonic

By Harold C. Hutchison

first soldier of france

‘The First Soldier of France’ was a 5’2″ one-man army

imperial war museum

Why the Imperial War Museum is killing it on YouTube and other social media

A black-and-white photo of a soldier wearing a helmet and a zip-up jacket, gripping the edge of a tank hatch. The soldier has a serious expression and is partially inside the tank, with the background blurred and indistinct.

This black tank battalion earned 11 Silver Stars and the Medal of Honor

Why Roger Donlon was the first Medal of Honor recipient in Vietnam

Why Roger Donlon was the first Medal of Honor recipient in Vietnam

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This Medal of Honor recipient saved 18 Marines from an enemy minefield

This Medal of Honor recipient saved 18 Marines from an enemy minefield

By Tim Kirkpatrick

These 8 civilians received the Medal of Honor

These 8 civilians received the Medal of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

iraq war beginning

Today in military history: Iraq War begins

A large indoor sports arena filled with a dense crowd of spectators in the stands. On the polished wooden floor, multiple rows of athletes are lined up, wearing matching uniforms in red and blue. Several table tennis tables are set up in the center of the arena. The ceiling has numerous square lights evenly distributed, illuminating the scene. The background features a portrait and orange flags above the central seating area.

This is how ‘Ping-Pong Diplomacy’ promoted trade during the Cold War

The myth about carrots and good eyesight came from WWII propaganda

By Miguel Ortiz

A wooden structure is engulfed in flames with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. To the right of the burning building, there is a tall metal tower with a platform at the top. The scene appears to be outdoors on a clear day.

Bats carried bombs during this WWII plot

By Bethaney Phillips

A group of soldiers in dark green military uniforms with fur hats march in formation. The front soldier carries a large flag with white, blue, and red horizontal stripes. The soldiers wear white gloves, black boots, and have red sashes with gold trim across their chests. They are marching on a paved path with autumn-colored trees in the background.

9 facts you didn’t know about the Russian Army

By Bethaney Phillips

Several glass bottles covered in frost and snow are lined up outdoors in a cold, snowy environment. The bottles vary in color and label design, with some having caps wrapped in snow or ice. The background is blurred, emphasizing the frozen bottles in the foreground.

These are the different versions of a Molotov cocktail

By Bethaney Phillips

A historical battle scene depicting General Scott at the Battle of Cerro Gordo. General Scott is shown on a white horse, raising his hat in the air. Surrounding him are soldiers, some standing and cheering with raised hats and rifles, while others lie on the ground, wounded or fallen. A large cannon with "U.S." marked on a soldier's backpack is visible on the left side. The background includes smoke and flags, emphasizing the intensity of the battle.

How the US could have easily lost the Mexican-American War

The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer

The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer

By Miguel Ortiz

A person wearing camouflage military clothing and a tan tactical vest is holding a black rifle with both hands. The rifle has a strap attached, and the person is positioned near a tree with rough bark. The background is blurred, showing an outdoor setting.

7 of the greatest guerrilla fighters in American history