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The Army Air Corps once bombed Oklahoma

The Army Air Corps once bombed Oklahoma

By Blake Stilwell

How this paratrooper got his trench knife back after 70 years

How this paratrooper got his trench knife back after 70 years

By Blake Stilwell

Black and white photo of a young boy with neatly combed hair, wearing a dark jacket over a buttoned shirt, sitting on a chair against a plain wall.

The insane life of this Holocaust survivor and Special Forces veteran

By Blake Stilwell

A large, historic submarine displayed indoors in a museum setting. The submarine has a gray hull with a wooden deck and various structural details, including a conning tower and ventilation pipes. The surrounding area features exhibit lighting, informational displays, and a polished concrete floor. The space is enclosed by concrete walls with overhead lighting.

This moving company moved a captured U-boat across Lake Shore Drive

By Miguel Ortiz

6 important things you need to learn before World War III

6 important things you need to learn before World War III

This is how two WWII veterans changed baseball forever

This is how two WWII veterans changed baseball forever

By Eric Milzarski

A black and white photo of a World War II-era four-engine propeller bomber aircraft in flight, marked with the U.S. military star insignia on the fuselage and tail. The aircraft has a glass nose, twin vertical stabilizers, and the number "191" painted on the front side of the fuselage. The tail number "123828" is visible on the vertical stabilizers. The plane is flying against a backdrop of clouds.

American airmen were rescued by cannibal headhunters during World War II

A man in a U.S. Army officer uniform stands in front of an aircraft with a large white star insignia. He wears a dark brown service cap with an eagle emblem, a matching jacket adorned with various ribbons and badges, and a light-colored tie. The background shows part of the aircraft's metal fuselage with rivets.

How Jimmy Doolittle nearly revealed the biggest American secret of WWII

By Harold C. Hutchison

A moss-covered, weathered concrete bunker in a forest setting with trees and fallen leaves surrounding it. The bunker has white and black painted text on its front, including "SK 16" and Finnish words. The structure appears old and partially broken, with exposed rebar and a plaque mounted on the front.

How Finland almost stopped a massive Soviet invasion in 1940

9 American heroes who received France’s Legion of Honor

9 American heroes who received France’s Legion of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

This is what the Army’s ‘Iron Men of Metz’ and Attila the Hun have in common

This is what the Army’s ‘Iron Men of Metz’ and Attila the Hun have in common

By James Elphick

An elderly woman in a blue floral dress and navy jacket is smiling and gesturing toward a cake held by a soldier in uniform. She is surrounded by several men, most of whom are in military uniforms, with one man in a blue suit and orange tie. The setting is outdoors with green trees in the background.

After 77 years, the Army returned a birthday cake they stole during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Soldiers in helmets lying prone on a sandy beach aiming rifles, with some running toward the shore from landing craft boats marked "LCA 700" and "LCA 567," and a coastline with cliffs in the background.

Today in military history: Germans ambush allies during secret Normandy landings practice

A large gray naval ship docked at a pier, with the number "537" prominently painted in white on the side of the hull. The ship features various antennas, radar equipment, and an anchor near the bow. Thick ropes secure the ship to the dock. The water next to the ship is greenish.

Historic WWII destroyer and museum ship USS The Sullivans in danger of sinking

By Miguel Ortiz

Two vintage wooden freight train cars with a dark brown finish are shown on railway tracks beside a paved walkway. The cars have sliding doors and small barred windows. A black steam locomotive is partially visible behind the freight cars. Trees and a building are in the background.

These are some of the worst war crimes committed by the Soviet Union

A close-up black and white photo of a bear sitting down, looking downward with its front paw raised near its face. The bear's fur is thick and textured, and the background shows a blurred natural outdoor setting with trees and foliage.

Poland enlisted a bear as one of their top soldiers

By Bethaney Phillips

An aircraft carrier designed to look like a large iceberg, with a flat flight deck on top marked with the number "138" and red stripes. Several small airplanes are positioned on the deck, and a large propeller plane is flying just above the carrier. The carrier is surrounded by water, and a smaller warship is sailing alongside it. The iceberg-like structure has a textured, icy blue appearance.

This was Canada’s WWII plan to build an aircraft carrier made of ice

By Blake Stilwell

This is why soft interrogations are best when handling an Enemy POW

This is why soft interrogations are best when handling an Enemy POW

A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man wearing a white naval officer's uniform and a peaked cap with an insignia featuring an eagle, shield, and crossed anchors. The man has a serious expression and is looking slightly to the side. The background is dark.

Here’s why Phil H. Bucklew is the father of special warfare

By Bethaney Phillips

This teenage soldier survived 6 months in a Nazi POW camp

This teenage soldier survived 6 months in a Nazi POW camp

By Tim Kirkpatrick

military spouses

10 expectations of WW2 military spouses

By Bethaney Phillips

This kid turned in a lost Nazi fighter as homework

This kid turned in a lost Nazi fighter as homework

This is why instant coffee is the best coffee for troops

This is why instant coffee is the best coffee for troops

A black and white photo of a heavily armored, multi-turreted tank with wide tracks. The tank has several gun barrels protruding from its front and sides, and an open hatch on the front. A person in work clothes and a hat stands to the right of the tank near a building. The tank appears to be from an early to mid-20th century era.

This Kiwi WWII tank might be the worst tank ever built

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier lying prone on the ground aiming a scoped rifle, using sandbags for support. The soldier is wearing a beret and military uniform. Another soldier is partially visible in the background. The setting appears outdoors with some vegetation in the distance.

Allied WWII snipers in 13 extraordinary photographs

A bearded man dressed in black religious attire with a large pendant necklace is seated at a wooden desk. Three men in military uniforms stand on the opposite side of the desk. One wears a blue air force uniform, another a brown army uniform with medals, and the third a dark navy uniform with gold stripes on the sleeves. The setting appears to be an office with a window and red curtains in the background. Various items, including a document, a pen, and a small decorative object, are on the desk.

That time a Greek Priest Saved Over 27,000 from the Concentration Camps

A black and white photograph showing a group of men, some in military uniforms and others in civilian suits, standing indoors. The central figure is a man in a military uniform with a serious expression, flanked by two men in dark military uniforms and caps. Several other people are visible in the background, standing in a formal setting with large windows and columns. Two microphones are positioned in front of the group.

Today in military history: Dutch Resistance attacks SS officer

Damage at Port Chicago, California, showing extensive debris and destruction near the waterfront. Several damaged vehicles, including a bulldozer and two cars, are visible amidst scattered wooden planks and rubble. A crane and a partially destroyed pier extend into the water in the background. The scene is viewed looking north toward the pier.

Harry Belafonte narrowly avoided one of the deadliest stateside explosions of WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of a military officer, likely a general, speaking to a group of soldiers. The soldiers are wearing helmets and military uniforms, some with face paint and gear, standing closely together. The officer is gesturing with his right hand while addressing the soldiers, who appear attentive. In the background, there are tents and more soldiers. The scene suggests a wartime briefing or motivational talk.

Today in military history: Eisenhower takes command of Allies

WATCH: Billy Mitchell proves planes could sink battleships

WATCH: Billy Mitchell proves planes could sink battleships

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time Guy Gabaldon convinced 1,500 Japanese troops not to fight to the death

That time Guy Gabaldon convinced 1,500 Japanese troops not to fight to the death

A black and white photo showing a military aircraft flying low over a ship that is under attack, with explosions and smoke rising from the ship's deck and surrounding water. The scene captures intense combat action on the sea.

Today in military history: US troops capture Marshall Islands

Speidel's uniform

One of NATO’s most important Commanders was a Wehrmacht general who tried to kill Hitler

A large battleship sailing on the ocean, featuring multiple large gun turrets and a complex superstructure with various antennas and equipment. The ship has a camouflage paint pattern along its hull and numerous crew members visible on deck.

The French Navy’s best World War II victory came against Thailand

Nike’s co-founder was a 10th Mountain WWII veteran

By Miguel Ortiz

Aerial view of a green, elongated island surrounded by deep blue ocean water, with a rocky hill on the left side and partly cloudy sky above.

Why sunken ships are popping up from the ocean around Iwo Jima

This guy kept fighting World War II for 30 years after Japan surrendered

This guy kept fighting World War II for 30 years after Japan surrendered

By Orvelin Valle

This is why Hitler wanted to kill ‘The Three Stooges’

This is why Hitler wanted to kill ‘The Three Stooges’

7 Chinese weapons that will set tone for World War III

7 Chinese weapons that will set tone for World War III

The Centurion tank was tough enough to survive a nuclear blast

The Centurion tank was tough enough to survive a nuclear blast

By Blake Stilwell

This Holocaust survivor recounts his daring escape from Auschwitz

This Holocaust survivor recounts his daring escape from Auschwitz

By Blake Stilwell

Just one Canadian tank made it to VE Day

Just one Canadian tank made it to VE Day

A group of soldiers dressed in winter camouflage gear are kneeling and aiming rifles over a snow-covered brick wall, with a cityscape visible in the background.

This is how the Russian Army stayed warm defending Stalingrad

The B-36: The plane ‘so good it never dropped a bomb in anger’

The B-36: The plane ‘so good it never dropped a bomb in anger’

A vintage leather aviator helmet with attached ear covers and an integrated oxygen mask. The mask is made of fabric with a black circular valve and is connected to a coiled hose with a black mouthpiece. The helmet and mask are displayed on a mannequin head against a backdrop of a map.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s author was a real-life James Bond

This British aircraft carrier served in the US Navy

This British aircraft carrier served in the US Navy

By Miguel Ortiz

A woman with glasses and a rifle slung over her back is tying a string or necklace around the neck of a man in military uniform. They are standing outdoors near a wooden fence and a raised wooden structure. The man is smiling and leaning slightly forward while the woman focuses on tying the string.

A Filipina civilian had more confirmed kills in WWII than most soldiers

Today’s Purple Heart medals were first made for the invasion of Japan

Today’s Purple Heart medals were first made for the invasion of Japan

A collection of colorful Disney cartoon squadron insignias and emblems from various Air Force groups and squadrons, featuring characters like Donald Duck, Goofy, Bugs Bunny, and others in dynamic poses. The designs are circular or shield-shaped, each with unique backgrounds and themes, representing different fighter, bombardment, observation, and support squadrons. The image includes a central text block titled "Disney Cartoons Spur Combat Flyers," explaining the use of these cartoon insignias to boost morale and identity among young Air Force personnel during wartime.

This is how Mickey Mouse supported the military right after Pearl Harbor

These 5 World War II jobs were more dangerous than being an infantryman

These 5 World War II jobs were more dangerous than being an infantryman

How the F6F Hellcat became America’s answer to the Japanese Zero

How the F6F Hellcat became America’s answer to the Japanese Zero

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is the mass suicide mission the Soviets wanted to use on the US Navy in WWIII

This is the mass suicide mission the Soviets wanted to use on the US Navy in WWIII

By Blake Stilwell

Belgian Malinois dog lying on a concrete surface in front of a beige brick wall, wearing a black collar and leash, with its mouth open and tongue out.

10 military dogs who made history

By Brittany Sulc

11 of the craziest lines ever spoken in battle

11 of the craziest lines ever spoken in battle

A group of soldiers in winter uniforms and helmets are positioned in a snowy field. Seven soldiers are aiming rifles with bayonets, three standing and four kneeling, while one soldier stands to the right, observing or signaling. The scene appears to be a military firing squad or training exercise.

Today in military history: Patton relieves Bastogne in Battle of the Bulge

U.S. ships in World War II had ‘phantom decks’

U.S. ships in World War II had ‘phantom decks’

7 worst military defeats in modern history

7 worst military defeats in modern history

A group of eight people, five women and three men, stand in front of a large covered truck with the sign "Jasper Maskelyne & Company Nairobi to Capetown & Back" on the front. The women are dressed in mid-20th century attire, including coats, skirts, gloves, and hats, while the men wear suits or jackets. The truck has a rugged, vintage design with a large front grille and round headlights. The scene appears to be on a paved street with another vehicle visible in the background.

A British magician protected the Suez Canal in World War II by making it disappear

A side-by-side comparison of two photos of the same woman at different ages. The left photo is a black-and-white image of a young woman in a military uniform with a hat, standing outdoors with trees in the background. The right photo is a color image of an elderly woman with styled blonde hair, wearing a red and black patterned jacket, diamond earrings, and a matching diamond necklace, posing against a red background.

America’s sweetheart and WWII volunteer, Betty White, dies at 99

By Jessica Manfre

A vintage military propeller aircraft, likely a World War II fighter plane, is on a runway with a person in a brown jumpsuit pushing its wingtip. Several people are standing on the left side, watching. The plane has a pinkish-beige color with black and white stripes on the rear fuselage and a visible propeller at the front. The background shows an open sky and a flat airfield.

Why this World War II British fighter was painted pink

A black and white photo of a cavalry charge with soldiers on horseback wearing military uniforms and helmets, some holding lances, moving through a grassy field with dust rising around them.

Listen to a German WWI veteran describe killing on the Western Front

Four soldiers dressed in white winter camouflage are positioned in a snowy trench in a forest. One soldier is aiming a large machine gun mounted on a tripod, while the others are closely observing or assisting. Snow covers the ground, trench walls, and surrounding trees.

How the Finns sabotaged the Red Army’s retreat with Polka music

Japan bombed the US mainland during World War II hoping to start a forest fire

Japan bombed the US mainland during World War II hoping to start a forest fire

6 times the Army destroyed Japanese troops in the Pacific

6 times the Army destroyed Japanese troops in the Pacific