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4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy

4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy

By Paul Szoldra

Black and white photo of a single-engine, propeller-driven military aircraft with a low wing design, fixed landing gear, and a cockpit canopy positioned towards the front of the fuselage. The plane is on the ground, viewed from a front-side angle.

This Soviet pilot stole the plane of a Nazi pilot who landed to try and kill him

By Blake Stilwell

This is how US ships defeat missiles without firing a shot

This is how US ships defeat missiles without firing a shot

By Harold C. Hutchison

This hard-drinking salty Coast Guard sea dog was banned from Greenland

This hard-drinking salty Coast Guard sea dog was banned from Greenland

By Blake Stilwell

Silhouette of a tank firing at night, with a large bright orange and white muzzle flash illuminating the surrounding smoke and particles. The tank's details are mostly in shadow against the intense light from the gunfire.

10 beautiful quotes about war from Shakespeare’s literature

This video shows how ‘Full Metal Jacket’ was made

This video shows how ‘Full Metal Jacket’ was made

By Orvelin Valle

A group of soldiers standing in a line outdoors in a snowy landscape, each carrying skis and ski poles on their backs. They are dressed in winter military uniforms and boots, with some wearing helmets and others wearing caps. Pine trees are visible in the background.

The daring sabotage raid that kept Nazis from getting The Bomb

By Blake Stilwell

This ‘pirate’ was the unsung hero of British carrier operations during the Cold War

This ‘pirate’ was the unsung hero of British carrier operations during the Cold War

By Harold C. Hutchison

This Corpsman saved his Marines despite being shot 4 times

This Corpsman saved his Marines despite being shot 4 times

By Tim Kirkpatrick

4 close call moments with war correspondents caught on film

4 close call moments with war correspondents caught on film

Watch this WWII commando veteran explain how to spot a sniper

Watch this WWII commando veteran explain how to spot a sniper

By Blake Stilwell

How D-Day would go down today

How D-Day would go down today

By Harold C. Hutchison

The 8 most useless pieces of gear ever issued

Afghanistan War

The 8 most useless pieces of gear ever issued

By Blake Stilwell

This was General Sherman’s real method of clearing minefields

This was General Sherman’s real method of clearing minefields

By Blake Stilwell

The Biden Administration is set to release three Guantanamo Bay detainees

Afghanistan War

The Biden Administration is set to release three Guantanamo Bay detainees

Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War

Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

A person in a white naval uniform stands facing a large memorial wall inscribed with numerous names. In front of the person is a sign that reads: "TO THE MEMORY OF THE GALLANT MEN HERE ENTOMBED AND THEIR SHIPMATES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN ACTION ON DECEMBER 7, 1941 ON THE U.S.S. ARIZONA." The memorial honors those who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

WATCH: USS Arizona – part museum, part memorial

By Jessica Evans

An elderly man with gray hair and a mustache is sitting in a brown cushioned chair. He is wearing a blue and white plaid shirt with a pocket on the left side. The background shows a plain light-colored wall with a power outlet visible in the upper right corner.

How an illegal immigrant was drafted and earned the Medal of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

Morgenthau Plan

The US plan to completely destroy Germany after World War II

By Blake Stilwell

zombie-apocalypse-chaos vs. U.S. military

This is how a zombie horde would fare against the US military

By Eric Milzarski

A military transport aircraft flying above the clouds, releasing multiple bright flares from its sides and underside. The plane has four propeller engines and a gray body, with the flares creating streaks of light against the cloudy sky.

These badass Marines held off an entire Viet Cong battalion

By James Elphick

A group of eight men in military uniforms are gathered around and inside a military vehicle. Most of them are sitting or leaning casually, with some smiling. The vehicle is dark-colored with a large white star and the number 15 on its side. The men appear relaxed and are wearing green fatigues and caps.

29 of the best politically incorrect Vietnam War slang terms

By Blake Stilwell

Why the M18 Hellcat was America’s most underrated tank destroyer in World War II

Why the M18 Hellcat was America’s most underrated tank destroyer in World War II

A collage of portraits and historical photos of men, some in military attire, arranged within the outline of the state of Louisiana. To the right, the text reads "THE VIETNAM WAR: LOUISIANA STORIES" in white capital letters on a dark background.

WATCH: No Progress without a Machete

By Jessica Evans

A sepia-toned historical scene of soldiers in Civil War-era uniforms holding rifles and standing in a grassy field with two American flags waving. In the upper left corner, there is a circular close-up of Abraham Lincoln's face from a five-dollar bill, showing detailed engraving lines and a crease across the image.

6 weird things you didn’t know about the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

The World War II commandos dedicated to Arctic operations

The World War II commandos dedicated to Arctic operations

This double-leg amputee was one of the RAF’s deadliest aces during the Battle of Britain

This double-leg amputee was one of the RAF’s deadliest aces during the Battle of Britain

These crusader knights answered the call to fight World War I

These crusader knights answered the call to fight World War I

By Blake Stilwell

Why ‘Blitz Spirit’ was a defining moment in British history

Why ‘Blitz Spirit’ was a defining moment in British history

By Eric Milzarski

11 things your recruiter told you (and what they really meant)

11 things your recruiter told you (and what they really meant)

By Mike Dowling

The unbelievable survival of the USS Franklin

The unbelievable survival of the USS Franklin

By Harold C. Hutchison

These special-purpose vehicles were designed to kill tanks

These special-purpose vehicles were designed to kill tanks

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time the British burned down fake cities to fool German bombers

That time the British burned down fake cities to fool German bombers

This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle

This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle

By Eric Milzarski

A small, single-engine propeller airplane with a white and blue body and a yellow-tipped propeller is landing or taking off on a runway in a desert-like area. The aircraft has a tandem cockpit with two visible pilots inside and the number "818" on its tail. The background shows a flat, arid landscape with some small buildings and a clear sky.

This plane was a silent hunter over Vietnam and Louisiana

By Harold C. Hutchison

The US wanted an army of Batman paratroopers in World War II

By Blake Stilwell

How the farm tractor inspired the creation of the tank

How the farm tractor inspired the creation of the tank

This suicide mission ended the Philippine-American War

This suicide mission ended the Philippine-American War

Why a free Vermont was the first to distrust Benedict Arnold

Revolutionary War

Why a free Vermont was the first to distrust Benedict Arnold

By Eric Milzarski

This top secret World War II drone mission killed JFK’s older brother

This top secret World War II drone mission killed JFK’s older brother

‘Vinegar’ Joe Stilwell lost the best WWII assignments twice

‘Vinegar’ Joe Stilwell lost the best WWII assignments twice

A man wearing a U.S. Army camouflage uniform with the name "LOUGH" on the chest. He has short hair, glasses, and is speaking. The uniform displays an American flag patch on the right shoulder and various military insignia on the chest. The background is blurred, showing a bookshelf and a wooden panel.

Afghanistan War

This soldier who joined the military at age 58 will inspire you

By Orvelin Valle

legendary pilots flying tigers

7 American legends who were combat pilots for the Flying Tigers

By Harold C. Hutchison

A large group of men in military uniforms seated in an auditorium or assembly hall, with the text "PETROGRAD SOVIET" in bold red letters at the top right. The image is black and white, suggesting a historical setting.

This is why the Bolsheviks concealed the cowardly murder of the Czar royal family

Two images side by side show divers in wetsuits. The left image is underwater, focusing on a diver's hands and upper body wearing a vintage diving helmet and a wristwatch. The right image shows two divers on a rocky shore, both in black wetsuits and hoods, one adjusting equipment connected by a hose while the other prepares by adjusting his suit. Both divers wear wristwatches.

This trendy watch strap was invented by French combat divers

By Miguel Ortiz

The gentleman’s rules for how to play golf in war-torn WWII Britain

The gentleman’s rules for how to play golf in war-torn WWII Britain

By Blake Stilwell

4 battles that took place after the war ended

4 battles that took place after the war ended

Medal of Honor: Meet 16 heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan who received the nation’s highest honor

Afghanistan War

Medal of Honor: Meet 16 heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan who received the nation’s highest honor

9 awesome war novels everyone should read

9 awesome war novels everyone should read

This American submarine damaged two Japanese cruisers without firing a shot

This American submarine damaged two Japanese cruisers without firing a shot

By Harold C. Hutchison

countries impossible to conquer

The 5 countries that are most impossible to conquer

By Blake Stilwell

unconquerable countries

5 more of the most unconquerable countries in the world

By Blake Stilwell

The story of the slave who survived the Alamo

The story of the slave who survived the Alamo

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white photo of a storefront with an awning displaying the name "Velvalee Dickinson" and the number "718" on both ends. The window display features various items including dolls and books, with two rotary telephones visible on either side of the display. The entrance to the store is to the right of the window.

Only one American ever spied for Japan during World War II

This WWII 101st Airborne vet celebrated his 100th birthday with a jump fest

By Miguel Ortiz

Bronze statue of a man in a military uniform riding a horse, with stacks of silver coins in the background.

Was General Lee’s buried family treasure ever found?

By Bethaney Phillips

An elderly man in a wheelchair, wearing a dark cap and checkered jacket, holds up a blank white card while a group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand attentively in front of him in a room. The soldiers appear focused and engaged, with some standing with arms crossed or hands clasped. The setting looks like an indoor meeting or briefing area.

Listen to these 10th Mountain Division soldiers revive an old WWII song

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white image of two individuals separated by a jagged red lightning bolt graphic. On the left is a woman wearing a dark cloche hat and a heavy coat, with a neutral expression. On the right is a man in a suit and tie, resting his head on his hand with a serious expression. The background is white.

How a presidential mistress might have kept the US out of World War I forever

A group of men dressed in historical military uniforms are firing rifles simultaneously. One rifle is discharging a bright orange flame. The men wear dark coats with brass buttons, belts with large buckles, and caps. Trees and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Here’s your glimpse into Civil War-era clothing

By Bethaney Phillips

A person with a blood-covered face and hands is emerging from a large black metal barrel labeled "GAS," with smoke or mist surrounding them. The person's hair is tied up, and their intense eyes are visible above the barrel's rim.

3 most haunted places in war-torn Afghanistan

Here’s why Civil War soldiers had wounds that glowed in the dark

By Bethaney Phillips

This Japanese war movie mixed three Hollywood blockbusters into one

This Japanese war movie mixed three Hollywood blockbusters into one

By Harold C. Hutchison

How the ‘Oscar’ was overshadowed by the Japanese ‘Zero’ in WW2

How the ‘Oscar’ was overshadowed by the Japanese ‘Zero’ in WW2

By Harold C. Hutchison

CSI Battlefield: 7 ways forensic science is used in war

CSI Battlefield: 7 ways forensic science is used in war