Wars (Page 24)

Latest in Wars

How ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ nails the authenticity of 1960s Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

How Churchill became a writer who also won a war

By Jim Fletcher

amphibious vehicle

These 3 amphibious vehicles assaulted the beaches for freedom

general patton predecessor

Why Patton’s predecessor in North Africa proved so useless against the Nazis

This is actual WWII footage of a tank duel

This is actual WWII footage of a tank duel

By Harold C. Hutchison

A group of soldiers in military uniforms and helmets are gathered outdoors on a rough terrain. Most are seated or crouching, holding rifles and other weapons. In the background, there is a large, multi-story building that appears damaged, with smoke or haze around it. The scene suggests a wartime setting.

Why Brazil’s World War II force had the best unit patch

By Blake Stilwell

Why this rotor wing component is unofficially named after Jesus

4 ways America empowered women in order to win WWII

wwii veteran fashion

How World War II military fashion is making a comeback, even among civilians

russian spy agency

TOPHAT was the USA’s highest-ranking mole inside Soviet Intelligence

A man wearing a traditional Native American feathered headdress and colorful attire is holding a large drum. He is standing next to a man in a dark suit with a red tie, and another man in a suit with a striped tie and a headband with feathers. The setting appears to be indoors with elegant decor.

This Crow GI became the last Indian War Chief during World War II

By Blake Stilwell

4 ways civilians contributed to the war effort during World War II

How Naval Aviator Charles Klusmann escaped a vicious POW camp

Barksdale Air Force Base airman

The complete base guide to Barksdale Air Force Base

By Jessica Evans

5 items a WWII era troop could buy with their enlisted paycheck

This B-17 Flying Fortress was named after Queen Elizabeth

By Miguel Ortiz

Fort Meade chief

The complete post guide to Fort Meade

By Jessica Evans

A white marble memorial monument with two vertical slabs featuring circular bronze relief portraits near the top. Greek inscriptions are engraved below each portrait and on the base of the monument. The monument is set in a small courtyard with tiled flooring, surrounded by green trees and plants. In the background, there is a peach-colored building with a balcony and white shutters.

How a mayor and bishop successfully hid an island’s Jewish population from Nazis

5 fastest military aircraft in service today

5 fastest military aircraft in service today

By Blake Stilwell

atomic bomb cloud

7 things to know about surviving an atomic bomb blast

By Brittany Sulc

A military armored vehicle is positioned near a building entrance with a large cloud of smoke or dust billowing out from the doorway. The scene includes numerous overhead power lines and a concrete wall surrounding the entrance. The armored vehicle has mounted equipment and gear on its exterior.

3 lesser-known Marine Corps tanks

By Miguel Ortiz

A historical painting of a man in a dark military coat with gold epaulets and beige pants, riding a white horse. The man has white hair and is holding a sword extended forward in his right hand while holding the reins with his left hand. The background features a cloudy sky with a mix of blue and brown tones.

Revolutionary War

This British marksman could have killed George Washington

By Miguel Ortiz

Bill Toledo, Frank G. Willetto and Keith Little, Navajo Code Talkers, were among the Iwo Jima veterans honored Feb. 19, 2010, at a ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. On Feb. 19, 1945, the United States launched its first assault against the Japanese at Iwo Jima, resulting in some of the fiercest fighting of World War II. (Wikimedia Commons)

How the Navajo Code Talkers helped win World War II

By Jessica Evans

5 ways to camp like a soldier

5 ways to camp like a soldier

By Brittany Sulc

Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, and Lieutenant General Gary Luck, commander, XVIII Airborne Corps, shake hands as Schwarzkopf departs following a visit to the corps' base of operations at Rahfa Airport. Schwarzkopf is visiting the region in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. | Location: Rahfa Airport, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by © CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf wore two watches and it’s still a vibe among watch enthusiasts

By Miguel Ortiz

Six women in military uniforms stand in front of a wall with the letters "WAC" and an emblem. Five of the women wear dark uniforms, while the woman in the center wears a lighter-colored uniform with several ribbons and badges. They are all smiling and posing for the photo.

From nursing to newspapers, these were the women of Vietnam

By Amanda Huffman

Three military helicopters are landing or taking off in a grassy, open field under a partly cloudy sky. Several soldiers in combat gear are running away from the nearest helicopter, which has a mounted machine gun on its side. The scene appears active and tense, with dust and motion visible around the helicopters.

4 real things Vietnam vets experienced that you won’t see in movies

By Blake Stilwell

Influential military wives from the Revolutionary War to today

Influential military wives from the Revolutionary War to today

By Amanda Huffman

The first American woman to lead a military operation in the Civil War was Harriet Tubman

The first American woman to lead a military operation in the Civil War was Harriet Tubman

By Amanda Huffman

This backwards looking tank was actually very effective

This backwards looking tank was actually very effective

By Miguel Ortiz

The first tank to break into Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was almost lost to history

The first tank to break into Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was almost lost to history

By Miguel Ortiz

Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders

Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders

By Jessica Manfre

Bombing of Berlin

The first British air raid on Berlin was perfectly timed

Jimi Hendrix music

3 songs guaranteed to be included in Vietnam-era war games

An elderly man wearing a tan military-style jacket with patches and the name "Jim 'Pee Wee' Martin" embroidered on it, a blue tie, and a black cap with "101st Airborne Screaming Eagles" and an eagle emblem. He is touching the brim of his cap with his right hand. The background shows a vast, green landscape under a cloudy sky, with a colorful graffiti-covered surface in the foreground.

WWII 101st Airborne veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin dies at 101

By Miguel Ortiz

nellis air force base flight

The complete base guide to Nellis Air Force Base

By Jessica Evans

queen elizabeth ii

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

By Miguel Ortiz

A vintage biplane with a yellow nose and blue propeller blades, featuring a brown camouflage pattern with black markings on the fuselage and landing gear covers. The aircraft has a double-wing structure supported by struts and is displayed indoors on a concrete floor. The tail has a white cross on a brown background with a red tip.

This is the most decorated pilot in the history of the Royal Navy

An elderly man wearing a "Vietnam Veteran" cap, a patterned short-sleeve shirt, and a blue face mask pulled down is standing behind an elderly woman in a wheelchair. The woman is smiling, wearing glasses and a purple top, with a blanket draped over her lap. They are inside a museum with military helicopters displayed in the background.

This Vietnam veteran found his Huey helicopter at the Smithsonian

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of British guards in traditional red uniforms and tall black bearskin hats marching in formation outside a gated palace entrance under a partly cloudy sky. Some guards stand at attention in the background.

Afghanistan War

How 9/11 caused Queen Elizabeth to break a 600-year-old royal tradition

By Miguel Ortiz

soldier at Fort McCoy

The complete post guide to Fort McCoy

By Jessica Evans

Two men in black Marine Corps dress uniforms with red trim and gold buttons are smiling and pointing at each other. Both have ribbons and insignia on their chests, and the man on the right has a sergeant rank patch on his sleeve.

How faith, family and focus took this Marine through Iraq and to the Olympics

A large aircraft carrier sailing on the ocean, viewed from an elevated angle. The ship has a flat flight deck with no visible aircraft on it, and a superstructure with antennas and radar equipment near the center. The ship is creating a wake as it moves through the water. The image is in black and white.

A Navy machinist fought an air battle from a plane parked on its carrier’s flight deck

six flags over texas

Six Flags Over Texas had a Confederacy where soldiers would hunt and execute Union spies

This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general

This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general

Civil War vets wanted to invade Canada to liberate Ireland

Civil War vets wanted to invade Canada to liberate Ireland

By Blake Stilwell

The Nazis once planned a giant sun laser beam

By Bethaney Phillips

A U.S. Air Force bomber aircraft is shown mid-flight releasing multiple bombs in a staggered pattern against a cloudy sky. The plane is white with a visible tail number "70162" and the U.S. Air Force insignia on the fuselage.

The Air Force used a ‘Dog Doo’ transmitter in Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

The 6 ways troops tried to counter tanks when they first appeared

Five men in military uniforms from the Civil War era are posed indoors. Four are standing, and one is seated on a chair in the center. The men wear double-breasted coats with shoulder straps and kepi hats. One man on the far left has a crutch leaning against a chair beside him. The man on the far right holds a sword and stands with a slight lean. The setting includes a patterned carpet and an ornate chair.

This Civil War general might be the most interesting man of the 19th century

By Miguel Ortiz

flying fillies novel

New novel brings WWII WASPs to classrooms

By Shannon Corbeil

A black and white photo of an early aircraft carrier at sea, showing a flat flight deck with a large superstructure and mast on the left side. Smoke is coming from the funnel, and the ship is surrounded by calm water. The design appears to be from the early 20th century, with a relatively simple and utilitarian structure.

The Navy converted side-wheel paddle steamers into WWII aircraft carriers

By Miguel Ortiz

A large warehouse filled with numerous stacked mailbags on both sides of a central aisle. Several men, some in uniform and others in suits, are standing or walking among the mailbags. The space is supported by wooden beams and lit by overhead lights, creating a busy and organized atmosphere. The image appears to be historical, likely from the early 20th century.

Here’s how the USPS delivered 12 million letters a week during WWI

By Bethaney Phillips

Revolutionary War

Snipers may have changed the course of the entire Revolutionary War

civil war ambulance

The insane battlefield myth of a teenager getting pregnant from a Civil War bullet

Today in military history: Psychiatrist reports on the effects of ‘Shell Shock’

Today in military history: Psychiatrist reports on the effects of ‘Shell Shock’

Today in military history: First American destroyer sunk by enemy

Today in military history: First American destroyer sunk by enemy

Today in military history: North Vietnam rejects US prisoner exchange proposal

Today in military history: North Vietnam rejects US prisoner exchange proposal

Today in military history: Operation Winter Storm fights Hitler in Stalingrad

Today in military history: Operation Winter Storm fights Hitler in Stalingrad

Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge

Revolutionary War

Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge

A black and white photo of ten men in military uniforms sitting around a square table with a white tablecloth. The table is decorated with a centerpiece made of evergreen branches and ornaments, including a star on top. Plates, cups, and utensils are arranged on the table, and the men appear to be gathered for a meal or celebration. The setting looks like a simple room with a plain wall and a small table in the background.

Today in military history: US says ‘NUTS’ to German demand for surrender

BAE won the Army’s $278 million Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle contract

By Miguel Ortiz

Battle of Missionary Ridge

This Civil War ‘miracle’ was the beginning of the end of the Confederacy

The 5 fastest conquests of France in military history

The 5 fastest conquests of France in military history