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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 black-and-white illustration of World War I soldiers from opposing sides gathered together in a snowy battlefield, engaging in a moment of camaraderie. The soldiers are dressed in long coats and military uniforms, some wearing helmets and others caps. They are smiling, shaking hands, and sharing drinks around a small Christmas tree placed on the snow-covered ground, with bottles and cups scattered nearby. The scene captures a temporary truce and a rare moment of peace amidst the war.

The bittersweet story of the Christmas Truce of 1914

By Brittany Sulc

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

A side-by-side comparison of a man kneeling in two different time periods. On the left, a black-and-white photo shows him as a young soldier in military uniform, helmet, and boots, kneeling on one knee outdoors near buildings. On the right, a color photo shows the same man elderly, wearing a hat, glasses, a dark blazer, light blue shirt, gray pants, and black shoes, kneeling on one knee on grass in a sunny outdoor setting.

Norman Lear, World War II veteran, mogul TV producer dies at 101

Left side: Black and white vintage photo of a man in a military uniform with a cap, featuring a mustache. Right side: Close-up color photo of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white sports jersey with red and yellow accents.

Travis Kelce’s grandfather was shot down 3 times during WWII

By Tessa Robinson

A large ship is sinking and engulfed in thick black smoke, with its structure tilted heavily to one side. The water around the ship is calm, contrasting with the intense smoke rising from the vessel. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the dramatic scene.

This British attack was the blueprint for Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

Franklin D. Roosevelt delivering a speech at a podium with multiple microphones labeled NBC, MBS, and CBS. Behind him, two men are seated on an elevated platform, one in a suit and the other in judicial robes. A uniformed officer is seated to the right, holding papers. The setting appears to be a formal government chamber with an American flag backdrop.

The one vote against war with Japan after Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

7 other Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941

7 other Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941

By Miguel Ortiz

A man in a dark suit with several military medals pinned to his chest is being congratulated by a man in a camouflage military uniform. Another man in camouflage uniform with glasses stands nearby. An American flag is partially visible in the background.

This Marine was the ‘American Sniper’ of The Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

Black and white aerial photograph showing a large mushroom cloud rising from an explosion on the ground, with scattered clouds and terrain visible below. The edge of an aircraft wing is visible on the right side of the image.

That time we almost launched the atomic bomb on North Korea

By Jessica Manfre

Soldiers in military uniforms and helmets with red bands are positioned in a trench or ditch in a barren, rural landscape. One soldier is crouching and holding a rifle, another is kneeling with a weapon, and a third is moving forward with a rifle in hand. In the background, several tanks with soldiers on top are advancing along a dirt road, with leafless trees and hills visible under a hazy sky.

The ‘Cult of the Offensive’ was your grandfather’s ‘Violence of Action’

soldiers stand in a line

Captain America’s Army unit was real… and it’s still active

By Miguel Ortiz

An elderly man with white curly hair and glasses is seated, wearing a black suit, white shirt, and red patterned tie. He is gesturing with his right hand while speaking, with a microphone clipped to his tie. The background is a gradient of purple and blue.

Henry Kissinger, war criminal or beloved diplomat depending on who you ask, dead at 100

By Tessa Robinson

Viktor Belenko's military passport

One of the world’s most famous Soviet defectors has passed

A large, ornate three-story building with classical architectural details, including decorative window frames and a central pediment with statues. The building is surrounded by a wrought iron fence with stone pillars topped by sculptures. There is a curved driveway or road in front of the building, and a vintage street lamp is visible on the left side. The image is black and white, suggesting it is an old photograph.

A fighter pilot rammed a German bomber to save Buckingham Palace

A man in a black suit and red tie is speaking to a man in a white naval uniform adorned with medals and gold epaulets. Behind them, four young men in white naval uniforms and white hats with black bands are standing, some with serious expressions. The background is outdoors with greenery visible.

Where is Russia’s next wave of men coming from?

A man in camouflage clothing and a dark beanie is holding a large artillery shell inside a worn, dimly lit room with cracked, patterned wallpaper. The room appears abandoned, with debris on the floor and another room visible through a doorway in the background. Several similar artillery shells are stacked on the floor to the right.

Don’t call it a stalemate: Ukraine making strategic gains

Why military leaders knew World War I would be terrible

Why military leaders knew World War I would be terrible

Map showing the quarantine of Cuba and U.S. invasion plans in October 1962. The map highlights missile ranges from Newfoundland to San Francisco (IRBM) and Washington to Dallas (MRBM), airfields, Soviet combat groups, and planned U.S. invasion routes. The inset details the invasion plan: the 101st Airborne was to secure beaches at Mariel for the 1st Armored, the 82nd Airborne was to take airfields near Havana and San Antonio de los Baños, and Marines were to land east of Havana. U.S. units aimed to capture missile sites at San Cristóbal, Saqua la Grande, and Remedios, with U.S. troops at Guantánamo Bay serving as a diversionary force.

That time the CIA tried to topple Castro

By Jessica Evans

A black and white illustration depicts Count de Rochambeau, a French general, reviewing French troops. The soldiers are dressed in 18th-century military uniforms with tall hats adorned with plumes, cross belts, and knee-length breeches. The general stands to the right, holding a staff or baton, while the troops stand in formation facing him. One soldier near the center holds a large flag. The ground is textured with grass and small plants. The caption below reads: "COUNT DE ROCHAMBEAU French General of the Land Forces in America Reviewing the French Troops.

Revolutionary War

The French army and navy that saved America’s bacon

A detailed black and white engraving depicts a violent battle scene between Native American warriors and armed soldiers or settlers. The Native Americans, some wearing feathered headdresses, are firing rifles and engaging in close combat. One Native American is on horseback, appearing to be shot or wounded. The soldiers or settlers, dressed in 19th-century frontier attire with hats and bandoliers, are aiming rifles and pistols at the Native Americans. Teepees and smoke from gunfire fill the background, emphasizing the intensity of the conflict. The scene captures a chaotic and dramatic moment of confrontation.

Why the Union Army fielded a unit of Confederate defectors against Native tribes

Why Walter Cronkite and 7 other journalists attended aerial gunnery school

Why Walter Cronkite and 7 other journalists attended aerial gunnery school

By Miguel Ortiz

Rommel inspecting 21st Panzer Division in May, 1944. Image: German Federal Archives.

This was one of the worst assignments in World War II

Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg

Today in military history: Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg

A group photo of the Project Recover team

Discovery’s ‘Expedition Unknown’ seeks to recover 200 lost American heroes

Ruined flats in Limehouse, East London. Hughes Mansions, Vallance Road, following the explosion of the last German V2 rocket to fall on London, 27 March 1945.

A man found a piece of a V-2 rocket in his cheek 77 years later

Portrait of Benedict Arnold and his Oath of Allegiance.

Revolutionary War

Benedict Arnold’s traitorous march into Virginia

German Panzer on Utah Beach.

This panzer counterattack actually reached Normandy beaches

vietnam veterans memorial

Today in military history: Vietnam War Memorial dedicated

marine corps aviation

This might be the most important moment in Marine Corps aviation

By Jessica Evans

Statue of the first woman killed in vietnam.

This is the first woman killed in action in Vietnam

By Jacqlyn Cope

destruction of atlanta

Today in military history: Destruction of Atlanta begins

veterans day parade in NYC

The reason Veterans Day used to be observed in October

By Miguel Ortiz

veterans day parade

Why we celebrate Veterans Day

By Jessica Evans

Armistice Day celebration after World War I ends

Today in military history: World War I ends

Piper L-4 "Grasshopper" at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

This tiny WWII prop plane used mounted bazookas against German tanks

Sa'ar-class missile boat Israeli Navy.

The Israeli Navy fought the first surface battle between missile boats

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: Nazis launch Kristallnacht

Today in military history: USAF pilot scores first jet-to-jet combat victory

Widerstandsnest 62 (WN-62) at Omaha Beach

The German rehearsal that doomed Omaha Beach attackers

A-36 mustang dive bomber.

This was the dive-bomber version of the famed Mustang

By Harold C. Hutchison

Here’s why Trench Raiders were the scariest enemies of World War I