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The largest naval battle in history happened during a different war than you think

The largest naval battle in history happened during a different war than you think

A large naval warship sailing on calm waters, featuring multiple gun turrets along its deck, two tall masts with flags, and a central superstructure with various antennas and equipment. The ship appears to be a mid-20th century battleship or cruiser.

‘The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast’ was claimed to be sunk 6 times in World War II

Battle of the Somme

Today in military history: Battle of the Somme

Soldiers, some with arm slings, are walking up a gangway onto a ship, wearing military uniforms and helmets. The scene appears to be from a historical wartime period.

5 times soldiers won against terrible odds

By Brittany Sulc

japanese red baron plane

Japan’s highest-scoring fighter ace was called ‘The Richtofen of the Orient’

battle of amiens british tanks

One British tank at the Battle of Amiens wreaked havoc for nine hours behind enemy lines

battle of shiloh

Grant’s Civil War gift and Tennessee’s ‘Spring of Terror’

By Jim Fletcher

Poland will be the first NATO country to supply fighter jets to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

english ship hms revenge

Revolutionary War

One English ship took on a fleet of 53 Spanish ships and almost won

russian soldiers

Russian soldiers in Ukraine are being hunted using social media

Two men are performing music in front of a red vintage car and an American flag. The man on the left wears a beige hat with a red band, sunglasses, a white shirt, a black vest, and holds a violin. The man on the right wears a brown wide-brimmed hat, a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and plays an acoustic guitar. In a separate image, two men stand against a dark background. The man on the left wears a brown wide-brimmed hat, a tan fringed jacket, blue jeans, and holds an acoustic guitar and a rifle decorated with white flowers. The man on the right wears a beige hat with a red band, sunglasses, a brown leather jacket, black pants, and holds a violin and a rifle.

The combat veterans behind ‘War Hippies’ are changing the face of country music

By Jessica Manfre

Black and silver revolver with a ring at the base of the grip, superimposed over a black-and-white historical illustration of soldiers marching and officers on horseback.

Revolutionary War

The Confederacy’s double-barreled sidearm fired two different calibers

invasion of malta biplanes

The British fought off the WWII Italian invasion of Malta with old biplanes

This tank was named after both Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant

By Miguel Ortiz

4 elderly soldiers who remained badasses well into retirement

doolittle raiders

How the Soviet NKVD smuggled Doolittle Raiders to safety during WWII

How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat

How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat

By Harold C. Hutchison

The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military

The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military

By Blake Stilwell

Mexican-American War

America’s toughest enemy during the Mexican-American War: The Saint Patrick’s Battalion

By Miguel Ortiz

A light green convertible car with dark camouflage spots is parked in a desert setting. The car has additional lights mounted on a bar above the windshield, a jerry can attached to the side near the front wheel, and a rolled-up item secured on the hood. A man wearing goggles and a white shirt is sitting in the driver's seat, looking out of the car. The background shows a barren, sandy landscape.

The interesting origin of the famous jerrican

By Miguel Ortiz

Aerial black-and-white photo of the Boeing Plant No. 2 under construction, showing a large rectangular factory building with "BOEING" written on its side. Surrounding the building are construction materials, equipment, and vehicles. A river and a bridge are visible in the background, with roads and parked cars in the foreground. The image is dated 6-14-40.

This aircraft factory was disguised as a suburban neighborhood during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: Allies’ ill-fated attack at Dardanelles

A black and white photo of a person wearing a hat and dark clothing, holding a large bird with a long neck and feathers. The background is plain and indistinct.

How a pack of emus won against modern soldiers

By Bethaney Phillips

A group of six soldiers in uniform walking on an empty parking lot, with five walking together on the left side and one walking alone on the right side. The background shows a clear sky and some trees in the distance.

Here’s why the military dosed soldiers with PCP and LSD

By Bethaney Phillips

women from the 6888th battalion in wwii

The only all-Black, all-female battalion that served overseas during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

leonard alvarado medal of honor

MoH Monday: Army Specialist Leonard Alvarado

By Jessica Evans

Cathal Brughadid easter uprising plaque

An Irish Republican charged an entire battalion of British Soldiers during the Easter Uprising

soldier who defected

The Army’s notorious ‘Soldier of Misfortune’ tried to defect to Cuba and North Vietnam

Four military fighter jets are flying in formation, each releasing multiple bombs in mid-air over a hazy landscape below. The jets are angled slightly upward and appear to be in the process of a coordinated bombing run.

Today in military history: Operation Rolling Thunder

Today in military history: US Army establishes ‘K-9 Corps’

north korean defector

The US defector to North Korea no one ever hears about

Afghanistan War

MoH Monday: Chief Britt Slabinski

By Jessica Evans

project iceworm

The icy history of Project Iceworm

By Jessica Evans

Three soldiers in combat gear are positioned on a damaged urban street, with one soldier crouching and aiming a rifle on the left, two soldiers in the middle advancing cautiously, and a soldier lying prone behind rubble on the right. The street is lined with trees and utility poles, with buildings in the background showing signs of destruction and smoke. The scene appears tense and chaotic, indicative of an active conflict zone.

7 horrifying atrocities of the Korean War

By Blake Stilwell

Portrait of an older African American woman wearing a patterned headscarf and a dark shawl, with a serious expression on her face.

8 amazing facts about Harriet Tubman

By Blake Stilwell

Japanese naval officer in a white uniform saluting a group of soldiers wearing helmets and gear, standing in front of a wooden structure with a chalkboard behind them.

Japan’s greatest naval leader was almost discharged before World War II began

This was America’s first operational supersonic strategic bomber

This was America’s first operational supersonic strategic bomber

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why Jet Li turned down being Nixon’s personal bodyguard

Why Jet Li turned down being Nixon’s personal bodyguard

By Blake Stilwell

Pistol of Hannie Schaft used to kill nazis

The teen girl squad who seduced and killed Nazis in occupied Europe

putin and jingping

India and China may have prevented a nuclear attack on Ukraine

The BBC broadcast Britain’s Falkland War invasion plan before the invasion

A group of men wearing long coats and hats stand behind metal bars, appearing to be prisoners. In front of the bars, a guard dressed in a dark jacket and light pants stands holding a rifle. The scene is black and white, suggesting it is a historical photograph.

One of Stalin’s gulags was an island filled with cannibals

WATCH: That time North Dakota almost experienced its own Chernobyl

By Jessica Evans

How vets answer the ridiculous ‘have you ever killed someone’ question

How vets answer the ridiculous ‘have you ever killed someone’ question

4 awesome missions you didn’t know were done by the Coast Guard

4 awesome missions you didn’t know were done by the Coast Guard

cat on a navy ship

Why these Navy cats spent more time at sea than you

By Eric Milzarski

1980s war movies

Our 12 favorite 1980s war movies

By Bethaney Phillips

A large group of people, including soldiers and civilians, stand in front of a multi-story building with many windows. Several individuals are sitting or leaning out of the windows on the upper floors. The building has a sloped roof with dormer windows and three prominent rounded gables. There are a few small trees and a dirt path in the foreground. The photo appears to be old and sepia-toned.

How 10 British soldiers escaped a POW camp using spoons

By Bethaney Phillips

How the Marines ripped through the Iraqis in Operation Desert Storm

How the Marines ripped through the Iraqis in Operation Desert Storm

By James Elphick

A black and white photograph of a man lying in a coffin, dressed in a dark military uniform adorned with medals. The man has a mustache and his eyes are closed. The coffin is surrounded by numerous flowers.

9 infamous KGB assassination attempts straight out of spy novels

By Blake Stilwell

A naval ship is shown emitting thick smoke, likely from damage or an explosion, with a mountainous coastline in the background. The image is in black and white, suggesting it is historical.

The reason the Royal Navy attacked and sunk an allied fleet during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

propaganda about Japan during WWII, which influenced opinions in Oregon

WATCH: How WWII changed Oregon’s economy forever

By Jessica Evans

missouri mormon war

WATCH: What was the Missouri Mormon War?

By Jessica Evans

Black and white portrait of a man in a military uniform with a side cap featuring three buttons. He has a neatly combed hairstyle and a small mustache, looking slightly to the left. The uniform includes a collar with insignia and a shoulder patch.

How a Prussian man was accidentally drafted by Nazis and became their lead interrogator

By Bethaney Phillips

iwo jima memorial

Why Iwo Jima was such an important battle

By Jessica Evans

michigan manufacturing wwi

Michigan’s important manufacturing role in WWI

By Jessica Evans

How leftover WWII jeeps kicked off a public transportation craze

How leftover WWII jeeps kicked off a public transportation craze

By Miguel Ortiz

A brick building with a central tower featuring a large arched gateway. Railroad tracks lead directly to the gateway, extending into the distance. The building has a tiled roof with small windows, and there is a large puddle reflecting part of the building and sky. Grass and a paved area flank the railroad tracks.

These four photos are the only ones ever taken inside a Nazi death camp

By Blake Stilwell

A soldier wearing a tan helmet, sunglasses, and camouflage uniform is holding a large mounted machine gun on a vehicle in an urban area with buildings and people in the background.

Why the Triangle of Death in Iraq was so infamously dangerous

national university veteran students

5 ways National University shows they understand what it means to be a veteran student

By Miguel Ortiz

smoky in helmet

The first recorded therapy dog was a WWII combat vet and a Yorkie

By Miguel Ortiz

Three views of a soldier in early 20th-century military uniform, including a greenish-brown tunic, matching trousers, black boots, and a round cap with an insignia. He carries a rifle and has a large backpack and a rolled blanket or greatcoat slung over his shoulder. The background is a muted, cloudy sky.

Tsar Nicholas II refused to approve the Russian Army uniform until he tested it himself

By Miguel Ortiz

Colonel Paris Davis received the Medal of Honor nearly 60 years after he earned it in Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

marine medal of honor crash

This Marine received the Medal of Honor for fighting in the air, on land and sea