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The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

By Orvelin Valle

A woman with braided hair is sitting indoors, holding a framed black-and-white portrait of a man in a sailor uniform with a medal on his chest. The background shows a softly lit room with a cabinet and some decorative items.

Exclusive premiere: National Geographic honors WWII’s ‘erased’ heroes

By Tessa Robinson

New action-comedy, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ is based on declassified files of the British War Department

By Tessa Robinson

This submachine gun looked homemade, but it killed lots of Nazis

Frederick W. Smith service

Frederick W. Smith, Vietnam Veteran and founder of FedEx, awarded 2024 Veteran of the Year

4 of the weirdest things the Nazis ever did

4 of the weirdest things the Nazis ever did

An airman repairs a B-29 bomber

Airmen volunteered to repair a WWII B-29 Superfortress … and it’s going to fly again

By Tessa Robinson

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

By Miguel Ortiz

The promotional image for Apple TV+ series "The Bloody Hundredth" features a large military aircraft wing and propeller in the foreground with four silhouetted men in flight jackets walking beneath it on a runway at sunset. The text reads: "THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH - THE TRUE STORY OF THE MEN WHO INSPIRED MASTERS OF THE AIR." Several planes are flying in formation in the sky.

WATM Exclusive: ‘The Bloody Hundredth’s’ Emmy Award-winning director on the untold stories of WWII

Jamie Farr: 10 Questions with MAS*H star and famed actor

rob riggle with USO

Afghanistan War

Rob Riggle doubled-down on his USMC service while clearing rubble at Ground Zero

Soldiers wearing helmets are positioned behind a large pile of artillery shell casings, with one shell casing mid-air above them. Barbed wire is visible in the foreground and background, and mountains can be seen in the distance under a cloudy sky.

The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 days of combat in Vietnam

By Jessica Evans

sheep dipping getty

‘Sheep Dipping’ is the worst name for the military’s best covert ops job

By Blake Stilwell

clark gable adolf hitler

Clark Gable’s biggest fan was … Adolph Hitler?

band of brothers

Band of Brothers cast members who found fame

By Miguel Ortiz

springfield armory

Revolutionary War

Today’s Springfield Armory isn’t your grandpa’s Springfield Armory

By Miguel Ortiz

submarine commander

The most successful submarine commander ever was captured by the Japanese

Two World War II pilots in vintage flight jackets and caps stand in front of a military bomber plane with "Our Baby" written on its nose, under a cloudy sky.

How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’

By Miguel Ortiz

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

Revolutionary War

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

By Megan Harless

A man dressed in a vintage military pilot uniform stands in front of a World War II-era fighter plane. He wears a brown leather jacket with a patch on the chest, a tan military cap, and beige trousers. The plane behind him is silver with a red nose and the name "MARGO" painted in red on the side. The background shows a partly cloudy sky.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

By Miguel Ortiz

Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of eight men dressed in vintage military uniforms standing outdoors on a grassy field with wooden crates scattered around. The sky is overcast, and the men appear serious and focused, with some wearing leather jackets and others in green sweaters or shirts. The setting suggests a historical or wartime context.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

By Miguel Ortiz

A man with dark hair and a mustache wearing a dark green U.S. military uniform with gold buttons, a tan tie, and various insignia, standing indoors in a dimly lit room.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of World War II-era pilots wearing leather jackets with fur collars and yellow life vests stand on an airfield in front of a military bomber plane marked with a white star inside a blue circle and red outline. The pilot in the foreground has curly hair and a mustache, looking serious and holding a leather helmet. The other pilots stand in a loose formation behind him, slightly out of focus. The scene is set outdoors under a cloudy sky.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

By Miguel Ortiz

Two men in vintage military uniforms stand outdoors on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky. The man on the left wears a brown leather jacket, olive-green shirt and pants, a military cap with an emblem, and aviator sunglasses. The man on the right wears a shearling-lined leather jacket with tan patches, a dark shirt and pants, and aviator sunglasses, smiling broadly. Other men in similar uniforms and military vehicles are visible in the background.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

By Miguel Ortiz

Afghanistan War

TJ Watt gives away Super Bowl tickets to Disabled American Veteran of the Year

By Tessa Robinson

That time a mortar attack interrupted Toby Keith’s Kandahar USO concert

Afghanistan War

That time a mortar attack interrupted Toby Keith’s Kandahar USO concert

By Shannon Corbeil

An elderly man in a dark suit stands smiling next to a large banner featuring a black-and-white photo of a young soldier in uniform. The banner reads "Ocean City Hometown Heroes" at the top and "We Proudly Honor" in large gold letters below the soldier's image. Other people are visible in the background, and the setting appears to be an indoor event or exhibit.

It’s never too late to honor America’s Vietnam veterans

By Matt McAllister

A man wearing a vintage pilot outfit with a shearling-lined leather jacket, aviator goggles on his head, and a flight helmet is seated inside a military aircraft turret. He has a mustache and is looking slightly to the side with a focused expression. The interior of the turret shows mounted machine guns and ammunition belts.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan

By Miguel Ortiz

Two young men in military uniforms and two children in vintage clothing stand on an airfield in front of a large, olive-green military aircraft with the tail number 230061 and a letter "C" on its vertical stabilizer. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are barrels and vehicles in the background.

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‘Masters of the Air’ deemed gripping, authentic by audiences everywhere

By Tessa Robinson

Description: View from the top into a box which is booby-trapped with punji sticks.

Punji sticks are sharpened and heated stakes, placed in the path of enemy troops, usually covered by undergrowth or placed in the bottoms of pits dug to trap enemies.

8 of the most terrifying Vietnam War booby traps

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white illustration depicting a large group of indigenous African warriors marching in a line across a hilly landscape. The warriors are mostly bare-chested, carrying spears, shields, and some holding rifles. The scene shows a sense of movement and unity as they advance together, with hills and a distant mountain in the background. The artist's signature "C.E. Tripp" is visible in the bottom right corner.

The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors

By Jessica Evans

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

A person wearing an early form of bulletproof armor made of metal plates covering the torso and head. The headpiece has a conical top and eye protection resembling goggles. The person is holding a rifle over their shoulder, and a bullet is captured mid-air, appearing to bounce off the armor. The image is sepia-toned, suggesting it is historical.

The 4 most revolutionary types of armor throughout history

Two young men in military uniforms and two children stand on an airfield in front of a vintage military aircraft with the tail number 230061 and a large "C" marking. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are fuel barrels and vehicles in the background. The scene has a historical or wartime atmosphere.

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‘Masters of the Air’ review and reactions

By Shannon Corbeil

A group of men dressed in vintage military uniforms are riding stationary bicycles indoors. The setting appears dimly lit with overhead lights, and the men have focused expressions. Some individuals are seated behind them, watching or resting. The uniforms suggest a historical or military training context.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

By Miguel Ortiz

A dark movie theater filled with an audience watching a film showing multiple airplanes flying in formation through the sky with contrails behind them. The screen also displays the text "MAKEUP AND HAIR DESIGNER KIRSTIN CHALMERS.

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‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success

By Tessa Robinson

Two men dressed in vintage military pilot uniforms stand in front of a World War II-era bomber aircraft with "Our Baby" written on its nose. The plane has four propellers and a glass nose turret with mounted guns. The sky is overcast, adding a dramatic atmosphere.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part One: A baptism by fire

By Miguel Ortiz

This attack plane turned the enemy into grease spots

This attack plane turned the enemy into grease spots

By Harold C. Hutchison

This monster aircraft was the helicopter version of the AC-130 gunship

This monster aircraft was the helicopter version of the AC-130 gunship

The only service woman killed during the Katyn Massacre in WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

german mad general

The Germans had their own mad general who rode into combat in a kilt

Norman Jewison speaks at a podium

Norman Jewison, WWII veteran and 12-time Oscar winner, dead at 97

Three soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and hats stand together outdoors. The soldier on the left holds a large mounted weapon, while the other two stand close by, all wearing tactical gear and serious expressions. The background is blurred, showing a sandy, rocky environment.

Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength

By Jessica Evans

The US Senator who tried to kidnap the Kaiser

By Alex Zakrzewski

a member of the Mujahideen carries a weapon on his soldier

Operation Cyclone: The CIA’s covert program to arm the mujahideen

By Jessica Evans

A collage of Alvin Sargent and Spider Man

This WWII veteran wrote the screenplay for Spider-Man

Norman Jewison speaks on stage at an event

Before he won 12 Oscars, director Norman Jewison fought in WWII

A photo of Reinhard Heydrich and his vehicle which was bombed during Operation Anthropoid

‘Operation Anthropoid:’ The assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague

By Jessica Evans

a photo of the Berlin wall

‘Operation Gold:’ How an underground tunnel provided a treasure trove of Soviet secrets

By Jessica Evans

An F-4 phantom launches a missile in the sky

‘Operation Bolo’ was the ultimate bait and switch in the sky

By Jessica Evans

george washington crossing the Delaware River in a boat

Revolutionary War

American leaders launched 3 fleets during the Revolution

The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII

The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII

A naval battle scene featuring multiple large sailing ships with billowing sails and flags, engaged in combat on a choppy sea. Smoke from cannon fire rises between the ships, set against a cloudy sky. The ships are arranged in a loose formation, with some closer to the viewer and others fading into the distance.

Revolutionary War

The last battle of the Revolution was off India in 1783

Eight male rowers in white tank tops with "USA" printed in red are rowing in a long, narrow boat on a body of water. The rowers are synchronized, each holding a wooden oar, with trees and a buoy visible in the background.

The ‘Boys in the Boat’ is a great and inspirational true story

The NHL stars of WWII

20 NHL stars who served during World War II

This is how POWs got playing cards with secret escape maps for Christmas

This is how POWs got playing cards with secret escape maps for Christmas

By Blake Stilwell

A photo of Taylor Swift performing and a photo of Marines storming a beach during WWII

Taylor Swift honors grandfather’s WWII service with song ‘epiphany’

By Tessa Robinson

Bob Gunton side by side pictures

Bob Gunton: From the front lines of Vietnam to ‘Shawshank Redemption,’ an incredible life

a woman looks at an Afghan war rug

Afghanistan War

The odd and beautiful art form of the Afghan war rug

By Eric Milzarski

skull on peleliu

Eugene Sledge: ‘Sledgehammer’ and the ‘Old Breed in Hell’ from WWII

By Jim Fletcher

Two men are unloading or moving large wooden crates or frames in an indoor space. One man is facing away from the camera, lifting or holding a crate, while the other man, wearing a hat and glasses, is assisting by holding the crate from the side. There are several other large wooden crates or panels stacked nearby. The setting appears to be a storage or loading area with a truck partially visible on the left side.

Where the National Gallery hid America’s treasures after Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A large explosion with billowing smoke occurs near a waterfront, with a wooden pier extending into the water in the foreground. Palm fronds hang from the top of the image, partially framing the scene. The explosion produces bright flashes and thick dark smoke rising into the sky.

December 7, 1941, will live in infamy, but December 8 proved to have the most impact for Americans

By Matthew Benedetti

A large explosion with billowing smoke and fiery bursts occurring on or near a ship in a harbor. The scene is dramatic with thick black smoke filling the sky and water in the foreground, along with a dock or pier structure. The image is in black and white.

This plane survived Pearl Harbor and struck back at Midway

By Miguel Ortiz