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Clark Gable’s biggest fan was … Adolph Hitler?

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Band of Brothers cast members who found fame

By Miguel Ortiz

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Revolutionary War

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

By Miguel Ortiz

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The most successful submarine commander ever was captured by the Japanese

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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

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

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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 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

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‘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

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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 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’

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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