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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

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

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why the Japanese knee mortar terrified Marines

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

By Blake Stilwell

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

By Shannon Corbeil

civil rights leaders

Why Martin Luther King Jr paid for Julia Roberts’ birth

By Bethaney Phillips

The Sherman was actually a great WWII tank

By Miguel Ortiz

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

By Miguel Ortiz

cold war weapons for 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

By Miguel Ortiz

famous v-j day photo

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

By Blake Stilwell

vietnam nail salon

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?

By Miguel Ortiz

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and black helmets are navigating a wooden obstacle on the "Nasty Nick Special Forces Obstacle Course." They appear to be climbing or maneuvering over wooden beams, with one soldier giving a thumbs-up gesture. The background shows a wooded area with trees.

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

Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Car

The Peacekeeper Rail Garrison’s forgotten mission

By Jessica Evans

sunken WWII ammo ship

This sunken WWII ammo ship still threatens London

WWI changed what Americans eat food nara

How World War I changed how and what Americans eat at meal times

By Blake Stilwell

graf zeppelin nazi aircraft carrier

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

abandoned bases fort jefferson nps

The 5 coolest abandoned military installations in America

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

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

By Blake Stilwell

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

By Eric Milzarski

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

By Donald Baker

What you don’t know about Project Pigeon

By Jessica Evans

A person wearing a U.S. Army camouflage uniform with the name "Clark" on the chest. The uniform has an American flag patch on the right sleeve and a radio microphone clipped to the front. The person is wearing dark sunglasses and has short, light-colored hair. In the background, there are trees, a set of bleachers, and part of a blue car.

The 6 most shocking military impostors ever

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

By Blake Stilwell

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

By Tim Kirkpatrick

dragon man's miliary museum

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

By Jessica Evans

A World War II-era B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft in olive drab paint with yellow markings, including the number 124485 on the tail and a white star insignia on the fuselage. The plane has four propeller engines, with the front right engine featuring a yellow and black checkered pattern. The nose art depicts a character and the name "Memphis Belle." The aircraft is flying against a clear blue sky with a small white cloud below.

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

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

By Blake Stilwell

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

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

Battle of Luzon erford gage

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

spitfire and hurricane

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

Afghanistan winter

Afghanistan War

Afghan allies and citizens prepare for struggles during harsh Afghanistan winter

drafted for vietnam war WWI museum

How to see if you would have been drafted to fight in Vietnam

By Blake Stilwell

This is why there is no Cold War medal

This is why there is no Cold War medal

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

By James Elphick

A group of men in 18th-century military attire are crossing a river in a wooden boat surrounded by chunks of ice. One man stands prominently at the center, looking determined, while another holds a large American flag with stars. The men are rowing and navigating through the icy water, with some looking forward and others focused on their task. The background shows more soldiers and horses on the riverbank, suggesting a military operation during winter. The scene is dramatic and heroic, capturing a moment of struggle and resolve.

Revolutionary War

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 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

By Shannon Corbeil

A male musician with long hair and a beard is playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone on stage, illuminated by a bright spotlight. Another musician with short hair is playing a red bass guitar in the background. Both are dressed in dark clothing.

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

By Bethaney Phillips

vietnam draft dodge

11 ways Americans dodged the Vietnam War draft

By Blake Stilwell

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

By Blake Stilwell

ncos fighting at shake n' bake school

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

A split image with two scenes: On the left, a military vehicle with an American flag mounted on it is parked in a desert area with a soldier standing nearby, and a missile or rocket is seen launching in the distance. On the right, a man dressed in tactical gear, holding a helmet in one hand and a camera with a microphone in the other, stands on a concrete surface with military helicopters in the background. The two scenes are separated by vertical red, white, and blue stripes.

Afghanistan War

‘Retrograde’ tells the story of the Afghanistan withdrawal and reminds the world the war isn’t truly over

By Jessica Manfre