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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

Italy’s knife-wielding special operators were WWI’s most devastating shock troops

Italy’s knife-wielding special operators were WWI’s most devastating shock troops

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is the history of the elite Navy SEALs

This is the history of the elite Navy SEALs

America bought this British bomber in the 1950s and used it over Afghanistan

America bought this British bomber in the 1950s and used it over Afghanistan

By Harold C. Hutchison

Here’s how the Red Baron got his name

Here’s how the Red Baron got his name

A black-and-white image of a man with a mustache, wearing a suit and tie, reading a book. The background is a futuristic digital design with blue tones, featuring abstract lines, grids, and glowing elements.

This physicist changed the face of science before he was killed by a sniper during World War I

By Stephen Carlson

8 epic deployment music videos you need to watch

Afghanistan War

8 epic deployment music videos you need to watch

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This ‘Marine’s Marine’ was best known for his deadly skill with a mortar tube

This ‘Marine’s Marine’ was best known for his deadly skill with a mortar tube

9 tanks that changed armored warfare

9 tanks that changed armored warfare

America’s ‘most decorated woman’ fought from the Philippines to Korea

America’s ‘most decorated woman’ fought from the Philippines to Korea

Ruined buildings with visible damage and broken windows surround a small wooden structure with a conical roof in the center of an open, barren area. Sparse trees frame the scene.

Today in military history: Hitler commits suicide

Seven people dressed in outdoor and military-style clothing are gathered in a clearing with dirt and sparse vegetation. Four individuals are standing in the background, while three are crouched or kneeling in the foreground, closely examining something on the ground. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical environment with lush green foliage and palm trees in the background.

This missing WWII pilot was found in Papua New Guinea after 77 years

By Miguel Ortiz

Two vintage military propeller aircraft flying in close formation against a clear blue sky. Both planes are painted in a light gray color with U.S. military insignia on their fuselages and wings. The larger aircraft is in the foreground, with a visible pilot and a dog in the cockpit. The smaller plane flies slightly behind and below the larger one, marked with "5-F-2" on its side. Both planes have spinning propellers and a single-engine radial design.

Here’s a rundown of the main weapons at the Battle of the Coral Sea

By Harold C. Hutchison

Ukraine is ready to join NATO or fight off a Russian invasion

Ukraine is ready to join NATO or fight off a Russian invasion

defensive stands

The 6 best defensive stands in military history

The 6 most awesome machine guns in U.S. history

The 6 most awesome machine guns in U.S. history

9 things we miss from our Afghanistan deployments

Afghanistan War

9 things we miss from our Afghanistan deployments

By Tim Kirkpatrick

What if a Soviet mechanized infantry battalion had tried to start World War III?

What if a Soviet mechanized infantry battalion had tried to start World War III?

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is what it was like to fire a Civil War cannon

This is what it was like to fire a Civil War cannon

By Harold C. Hutchison

The US military once successfully used a psychic to locate a lost plane

The US military once successfully used a psychic to locate a lost plane

By Blake Stilwell

Left side: A black and white photo of a World War I-era tank with two soldiers on it, one standing on top and the other leaning out of the hatch. The tank has large treads and riveted armor. Right side: A color photo of a group of soldiers in Civil War-era uniforms firing rifles in a line. One soldier is holding a large American flag with stars and stripes. The background is a natural setting with trees and grass.

These 1941 war games decided how the Army fought World War II

Nobody ever did ‘Movember’ like these 9 Civil War generals

Nobody ever did ‘Movember’ like these 9 Civil War generals

Four images related to the Vietnam War: 1. Two soldiers in uniform and helmets, one carrying an American flag on his backpack, set against a mountainous background. 2. Two soldiers assisting a wounded comrade, carrying him through a grassy area. 3. A close-up black-and-white photo of a soldier wearing a helmet with the words "WAR IS HELL" written on the band. 4. A helicopter airlifting supplies over a battlefield with soldiers on the ground and a red flag with yellow symbols fluttering in the foreground.

Afghanistan War

The Vietnam War was an example of good intentions but bad execution

This is how the Roman Empire structured its military

This is how the Roman Empire structured its military

By Harold C. Hutchison

The unknown deceased who have received the Medal of Honor

The unknown deceased who have received the Medal of Honor

A vintage military aircraft flying over water with the text "THE SAGA OF PAPPY GUNN" in large, bold, orange letters below it. The image has a sepia tone, giving it an old-fashioned, historical feel.

The heroic — and nearly forgotten — legend of ‘Pappy’ Gunn

By Harold C. Hutchison

This daring ruse turned the tide of the American Revolution

Revolutionary War

This daring ruse turned the tide of the American Revolution

By James Elphick

Medic remembers what it was like to land on Omaha Beach

Medic remembers what it was like to land on Omaha Beach

The first machine gun was invented before the Revolutionary War

Revolutionary War

The first machine gun was invented before the Revolutionary War

By Blake Stilwell

The day Russia’s White House got shelled by the Russian Army

The day Russia’s White House got shelled by the Russian Army

By Blake Stilwell

What we can learn from a replica World War II midget submarine

What we can learn from a replica World War II midget submarine

By Harold C. Hutchison

7 amazing pilots who became an ‘ace-in-a-day’

7 amazing pilots who became an ‘ace-in-a-day’

How the US Navy captured its first enemy ship in 129 years

How the US Navy captured its first enemy ship in 129 years

By James Elphick

Nuclear torpedoes are a ridiculously awesome thing

Nuclear torpedoes are a ridiculously awesome thing

John McCain learned two big things when he was a prisoner of war

A bearded man with long hair sits confidently, wearing a white fur cloak draped over his shoulders and a wide leather belt around his waist. He is shirtless, holding a wooden drinking vessel to his mouth with one hand and gripping the hilt of a sword with the other. The background is dark, emphasizing the dramatic lighting on the man.

Why wounded viking warriors ate strong onion soup

By Blake Stilwell