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This pilot defected with the Soviet Union’s most advanced plane This pilot defected with the Soviet Union’s most advanced plane

By Stephen Carlson

This is how the B-52 rained fire in Vietnam

This is how the B-52 rained fire in Vietnam This is how the B-52 rained fire in Vietnam

By James Elphick

How the Marines held out against the brutal siege of Khe Sanh

How the Marines held out against the brutal siege of Khe Sanh How the Marines held out against the brutal siege of Khe Sanh

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why the Japanese knee mortar terrified Marines Why the Japanese knee mortar terrified Marines

This is what ‘eternal patrol’ means for submarines

This is what ‘eternal patrol’ means for submarines This is what ‘eternal patrol’ means for submarines

By Harold C. Hutchison

‘The Rock of Chickamauga’ is the only Union General who never lost a battle

‘The Rock of Chickamauga’ is the only Union General who never lost a battle ‘The Rock of Chickamauga’ is the only Union General who never lost a battle

By Blake Stilwell

P-47 Thunderbolt versus P-51 Mustang: Which legend wins?

P-47 Thunderbolt versus P-51 Mustang: Which legend wins? P-47 Thunderbolt versus P-51 Mustang: Which legend wins?

By Harold C. Hutchison

Top 10 most intense battles in US history

Top 10 most intense battles in US history Top 10 most intense battles in US history

By Shannon Corbeil

civil rights leaders

Why Martin Luther King Jr paid for Julia Roberts’ birth Why Martin Luther King Jr paid for Julia Roberts’ birth

By Bethaney Phillips

The Sherman was actually a great WWII tank The Sherman was actually a great WWII tank

By Miguel Ortiz

This is why the North Vietnamese were so deadly in jungle combat This is why the North Vietnamese were so deadly in jungle combat

panzer 38 german army

This Czech tank became a favorite of the German Army during WWII This Czech tank became a favorite of the German Army during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

cold war weapons for ukraine

The United States is dusting off Cold War-era weapons for use in Ukraine The United States is dusting off Cold War-era weapons for use in Ukraine

call of duty and saving private ryan

How ‘Saving Private Ryan’ spawned the ‘Call of Duty’ video game franchise How ‘Saving Private Ryan’ spawned the ‘Call of Duty’ video game franchise

By Miguel Ortiz

famous v-j day photo

The iconic WWII kissing photo was recreated after 70 years The iconic WWII kissing photo was recreated after 70 years

By Bethaney Phillips

What it was like to survive being scalped by native warriors

What it was like to survive being scalped by native warriors What it was like to survive being scalped by native warriors

By Blake Stilwell

vietnam nail salon

How the Vietnam War gave rise to America’s nail salon industry How the Vietnam War gave rise to America’s nail salon industry

By Miguel Ortiz

Did you know this president served on active duty during WWII? Did you know this president served on active duty during WWII?

By Miguel Ortiz

This ‘Nasty Nick’ obstacle course is part of Special Forces heritage

This ‘Nasty Nick’ obstacle course is part of Special Forces heritage This ‘Nasty Nick’ obstacle course is part of Special Forces heritage

By Jessica Evans

Ulysses S. Grant portrait

Why Union veterans campaigned to make Ulysses S. Grant’s memoirs a bestseller Why Union veterans campaigned to make Ulysses S. Grant’s memoirs a bestseller

Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Car

The Peacekeeper Rail Garrison’s forgotten mission The Peacekeeper Rail Garrison’s forgotten mission

By Jessica Evans

sunken WWII ammo ship

This sunken WWII ammo ship still threatens London This sunken WWII ammo ship still threatens London

This Iraq War veteran finds healing in CrossFit

This Iraq War veteran finds healing in CrossFit This Iraq War veteran finds healing in CrossFit

By Jessica Manfre

How WWI changed how and what Americans eat at mealtimes How WWI changed how and what Americans eat at mealtimes

graf zeppelin nazi aircraft carrier

Nazi Germany’s one aircraft carrier was target practice for the Soviets Nazi Germany’s one aircraft carrier was target practice for the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

righteous among the nations eternal flame

What it means to be ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ in Israel What it means to be ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ in Israel

abandoned military installations fort jefferson

America’s coolest abandoned military installations America’s coolest abandoned military installations

By Jessica Evans

The Army proved semi-auto sniper rifles could kick ass in Vietnam

The Army proved semi-auto sniper rifles could kick ass in Vietnam The Army proved semi-auto sniper rifles could kick ass in Vietnam

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why Australian special forces spent 10 days in Vietnam without saying a word

Why Australian special forces spent 10 days in Vietnam without saying a word Why Australian special forces spent 10 days in Vietnam without saying a word

By Blake Stilwell

confederate surrender

An insider’s look at the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House An insider’s look at the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House

5 facts to know about the French and Indian War

5 facts to know about the French and Indian War 5 facts to know about the French and Indian War

By Eric Milzarski

The original ‘Memphis Belle’ is now restored and on display

The original ‘Memphis Belle’ is now restored and on display The original ‘Memphis Belle’ is now restored and on display

By Harold C. Hutchison

The basic civilian’s guide to NCOs vs Officers

The basic civilian’s guide to NCOs vs Officers The basic civilian’s guide to NCOs vs Officers

By Donald Baker

What you don’t know about Project Pigeon What you don’t know about Project Pigeon

By Jessica Evans

The 6 most shocking military impostors ever

The 6 most shocking military impostors ever The 6 most shocking military impostors ever

Top 10 most damaging spy missions in history

Top 10 most damaging spy missions in history Top 10 most damaging spy missions in history

By Shannon Corbeil

Why World War II veterans are returning captured Japanese flags

Why World War II veterans are returning captured Japanese flags Why World War II veterans are returning captured Japanese flags

By Blake Stilwell

12 great jobs for veterans, with or without a degree

12 great jobs for veterans, with or without a degree 12 great jobs for veterans, with or without a degree

By Brittany Sulc

This is why some Marines wear the ‘French Fourragere,’ and some don’t

This is why some Marines wear the ‘French Fourragere,’ and some don’t This is why some Marines wear the ‘French Fourragere,’ and some don’t

By Tim Kirkpatrick

dragon man's miliary museum

WATCH: Dragonman’s Military Museum is unlike anything you’ve ever seen WATCH: Dragonman’s Military Museum is unlike anything you’ve ever seen

By Jessica Evans

Being assigned to a bomber crew in WWII was basically a death sentence

Being assigned to a bomber crew in WWII was basically a death sentence Being assigned to a bomber crew in WWII was basically a death sentence

By Tim Kirkpatrick

silver star army

Everything you need to know about the Silver Star but didn’t want to ask Everything you need to know about the Silver Star but didn’t want to ask

By Jessica Evans

The US Navy built 12 concrete ships for World War I

The US Navy built 12 concrete ships for World War I The US Navy built 12 concrete ships for World War I

By Blake Stilwell

5 cocktails with military origins

5 cocktails with military origins 5 cocktails with military origins

By Blake Stilwell

Why the Certificate of Appreciation is a slap in the face to troops

Why the Certificate of Appreciation is a slap in the face to troops Why the Certificate of Appreciation is a slap in the face to troops

By Eric Milzarski

‘The Battle of Khasham’ saw US troops rout Russian mercenaries in Syria

‘The Battle of Khasham’ saw US troops rout Russian mercenaries in Syria ‘The Battle of Khasham’ saw US troops rout Russian mercenaries in Syria

Battle of Luzon erford gage

Erford Gage: From Hollywood to combat in the Pacific Erford Gage: From Hollywood to combat in the Pacific

longest board game algiers

The longest board game ever made is based in WWII North Africa and takes 1,500 hours to finish The longest board game ever made is based in WWII North Africa and takes 1,500 hours to finish

spitfire and hurricane

The Hurricane is the overlooked hero of the Battle of Britain The Hurricane is the overlooked hero of the Battle of Britain

By Miguel Ortiz

wwii raf veteran

This WWII RAF veteran got his overdue medals for his 100th birthday This WWII RAF veteran got his overdue medals for his 100th birthday

Afghanistan winter

Afghan allies and citizens prepare for struggles during harsh Afghanistan winter Afghan allies and citizens prepare for struggles during harsh Afghanistan winter

This is how to see if you would have been drafted for Vietnam

This is how to see if you would have been drafted for Vietnam This is how to see if you would have been drafted for Vietnam

By Blake Stilwell

This is why there is no Cold War medal

This is why there is no Cold War medal This is why there is no Cold War medal

What really happens at Fort Ord? What really happens at Fort Ord?

By Jessica Evans

That time Uncle Sam brought the Vietnamese bombs for Christmas

That time Uncle Sam brought the Vietnamese bombs for Christmas That time Uncle Sam brought the Vietnamese bombs for Christmas

By James Elphick

5 historical events that happened on Christmas

5 historical events that happened on Christmas 5 historical events that happened on Christmas

By Brittany Sulc

The USS Borie’s insane battle with a German submarine led to its own destruction The USS Borie’s insane battle with a German submarine led to its own destruction

The military veteran influences behind DC Comics The military veteran influences behind DC Comics

Nylon: the reason we won World War II — and started shaving our legs

Nylon: the reason we won World War II — and started shaving our legs Nylon: the reason we won World War II — and started shaving our legs

By Shannon Corbeil

The band ‘Foo Fighters’ got their name from this war mystery

The band ‘Foo Fighters’ got their name from this war mystery The band ‘Foo Fighters’ got their name from this war mystery

By Bethaney Phillips

11 ways people dodged the Vietnam draft

11 ways people dodged the Vietnam draft 11 ways people dodged the Vietnam draft

By Blake Stilwell

6 reasons ‘Full Metal Jacket’ should have been about Animal Mother 6 reasons ‘Full Metal Jacket’ should have been about Animal Mother

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is why US troops didn’t use drum magazines in Tommy Guns

This is why US troops didn’t use drum magazines in Tommy Guns This is why US troops didn’t use drum magazines in Tommy Guns

By Blake Stilwell

ncos fighting at shake n' bake school

The Vietnam-era Army’s ‘Shake n’ Bake’ school bumped basic trainees to NCOs The Vietnam-era Army’s ‘Shake n’ Bake’ school bumped basic trainees to NCOs