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That time a bad radio call won the WWII Battle of Cape Esperance

That time a bad radio call won the WWII Battle of Cape Esperance

By Harold C. Hutchison

Soldiers who survived the bloodiest American battle of World War II tell their stories

Soldiers who survived the bloodiest American battle of World War II tell their stories

Astronaut Neil Armstrong wearing a white NASA spacesuit with an American flag patch on the shoulder, standing in front of a large image of the moon. He is holding a white astronaut helmet with a gold-tinted visor resting on a surface.

Alabama’s new unofficial Motto Needs to be Rocket City

By Jessica Evans

This Korean War plane was notoriously difficult to fly

This Korean War plane was notoriously difficult to fly

By Harold C. Hutchison

An elderly man wearing a "Omaha" cap and a purple lei sits in a wheelchair, with another man in a red polo shirt standing behind him holding the wheelchair handles. In the background, several uniformed military personnel, including sailors in white uniforms and a man in a dark blue uniform, are standing and saluting. The scene appears to be outdoors on a concrete surface.

Nebraska’s last Pearl Harbor survivor has died at 102

By Jessica Manfre

A black-and-white photo of a man in a military uniform standing outdoors on a dirt ground. He is wearing a jacket with pockets, matching trousers, and a side cap. Behind him are several large canvas tents, suggesting a military camp setting. The man is smiling and has his hands behind his back. The lighting casts a long shadow to his right.

All this World War II veteran wants for his 100th birthday is cards. Here’s how to send.

By Jessica Manfre

Aerial view of a large industrial complex with multiple rectangular buildings, surrounded by roads and open grassy areas. The buildings have flat roofs with a grid-like pattern, and the area appears to be organized with clear pathways and infrastructure. The image is in black and white, suggesting it is historical.

Was Oak Ridge Tennessee a top secret town?

By Jessica Evans

These are the 6 worst carriers (or classes) to ever set sail

These are the 6 worst carriers (or classes) to ever set sail

By Harold C. Hutchison

A black and white photograph of a World War II-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft in flight. The twin-engine, twin-boom plane has the name "YIPPEE" painted on the nose and features U.S. Air Force star insignias on the wings and fuselage. The aircraft is flying above a patchwork of fields and clouds.

This is how America got revenge for Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how a dress code change won us Guadalcanal

This is how a dress code change won us Guadalcanal

The macabre way submarine kills were confirmed

The macabre way submarine kills were confirmed

Pearl harbor survivor story

The confusion of war: A Pearl Harbor survivor story

By Amanda Huffman

4 times the U.S. fought in World War II before Pearl Harbor

4 times the U.S. fought in World War II before Pearl Harbor

The left side shows a black-and-white photo of a woman in a U.S. military uniform, including a cap with an insignia and a jacket with pins and ribbons. The right side shows an elderly woman wearing a mustard yellow cardigan over a white turtleneck, pointing at something off-camera on a wall covered with pictures or posters. The background on the right is wood-paneled.

The unknown stories of 6 women serving at Pearl Harbor

By Amanda Huffman

A white, angular memorial structure floating on water with a series of rectangular openings along its side. An American flag flies on a pole atop the structure. The sky is blue with scattered clouds, and there is greenery visible in the background.

Exclusive interview with Pearl Harbor National Memorial Superintendent Scott Burch

A large battleship engulfed in thick black smoke and flames, with visible damage and fire on its deck and superstructure. Several sailors are on a small boat near the burning ship, surrounded by water. The scene depicts intense destruction and chaos.

The first POW captured by the U.S. was at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

Six sailors in white uniforms are participating in a flag-folding ceremony outdoors near a body of water. Five sailors are holding a folded American flag, while one sailor stands at attention in the background. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and there is greenery and a pier visible behind them.

How to honor the bombing of Pearl Harbor

By Jessica Evans

A large battleship emitting thick black smoke is docked near a shore with a person in a hat standing in the foreground. An American flag on a tall flagpole is waving in the wind to the left side of the image. The background features a cloudy sky and distant mountains.

The ultimate Pearl Harbor tour for history buffs

A character in a red and white cap with a Pikachu on their shoulder faces a man in a green military-style uniform with a Poké Ball on his belt. They are standing indoors against a brick wall with a torn poster featuring a ship.

5 reasons Pokemon’s Lt Surge was most likely a WWII veteran

The attack on Pearl Harbor by the numbers

The attack on Pearl Harbor by the numbers

Queen Elizabeth II’s time in WWII makes her the most hardcore head of state

Queen Elizabeth II’s time in WWII makes her the most hardcore head of state

By Eric Milzarski

Runners participating in a race near the U.S. Capitol building, with two men in red running outfits in the foreground, one wearing a "US Marines" singlet and bib number 99, and the other with bib number 33918. The background shows autumn trees, a white RV, and a clear sky.

97-year-old Silver Star Iwo Jima veteran is the oldest Marine to participate in the Marine Corps Marathon

By Jessica Evans

MIGHTY 25: Meet Elaine Rogers, USO-Metro’s shining star

By Jessica Manfre

A row of tall gray stone pillars, each adorned with a large dark wreath, representing different U.S. states and territories including Washington, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. An American flag is flying on a pole behind the pillars against a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

The WWII Memorial and the role of Gold Star families

By Jessica Evans

One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers just died at age 95

One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers just died at age 95

By Blake Stilwell

That time Taylor Swift dropped in on a World War II vet

That time Taylor Swift dropped in on a World War II vet

By Harold C. Hutchison

These battleship vets bring the USS North Carolina back to life through combat stories

These battleship vets bring the USS North Carolina back to life through combat stories

By Blake Stilwell

This female WWII veteran terrified a Saudi King while driving him around

This female WWII veteran terrified a Saudi King while driving him around

By Blake Stilwell

Here’s how Hollywood turns actors into military operators

Here’s how Hollywood turns actors into military operators

By Tim Kirkpatrick

112-year-old veteran and his secrets to life will make you smile

112-year-old veteran and his secrets to life will make you smile

Why the food in Guam is as funky and awesome as anywhere on the mainland

Why the food in Guam is as funky and awesome as anywhere on the mainland

This pilot in his pajamas shot down an enemy fighter at Pearl Harbor

This pilot in his pajamas shot down an enemy fighter at Pearl Harbor

By Blake Stilwell

What happens if a PT boat took on a Littoral Combat Ship

What happens if a PT boat took on a Littoral Combat Ship

By Harold C. Hutchison

America’s first jet fighter was made by a company known for helicopters today

America’s first jet fighter was made by a company known for helicopters today

By Harold C. Hutchison

These Nazis cracked codes like wishbones

These Nazis cracked codes like wishbones

This musician survived the Holocaust despite being everything the Nazis hated

This musician survived the Holocaust despite being everything the Nazis hated

By Blake Stilwell

“Milk Cows” were some of the most important subs in WWII

“Milk Cows” were some of the most important subs in WWII

This 101-year-old singer performed in WWII and dropped an album in 2017

This 101-year-old singer performed in WWII and dropped an album in 2017

By Blake Stilwell

Why Germany insisted that France surrender in this train car

Why Germany insisted that France surrender in this train car

This was Nazi Germany’s primary fighter

This was Nazi Germany’s primary fighter

By Harold C. Hutchison

This World War II battlefield will disappear forever

This World War II battlefield will disappear forever

These anti-sub ships show Japan learned from World War II

These anti-sub ships show Japan learned from World War II

By Harold C. Hutchison

How the Germans are reusing these invincible Nazi towers

How the Germans are reusing these invincible Nazi towers

The Gurkha who obliterated Japanese defenders with grenades and a bayonet

The Gurkha who obliterated Japanese defenders with grenades and a bayonet

The British special operators who terrorized Japanese forces

The British special operators who terrorized Japanese forces

This Coast Guard ship was a Venus fly trap for Nazi subs

This Coast Guard ship was a Venus fly trap for Nazi subs

The legendary engines that won World War II

The legendary engines that won World War II

How the Allies built all-new harbors in a matter of days after D-Day

How the Allies built all-new harbors in a matter of days after D-Day

Why selling US war bonds was so important in earlier wars

Why selling US war bonds was so important in earlier wars

By Eric Milzarski

This was the West Point graduation on D-Day

This was the West Point graduation on D-Day

The Navy’s most successful World War II sub also killed an enemy train

The Navy’s most successful World War II sub also killed an enemy train

By Blake Stilwell

This was the only Japanese recipient of the Medal of Honor during World War II

This was the only Japanese recipient of the Medal of Honor during World War II

How the legendary Dam Busters crippled Germany

How the legendary Dam Busters crippled Germany

Germans tried to assassinate Hitler all the time

Germans tried to assassinate Hitler all the time

Why Alaska was so important for an American victory in WWII

Why Alaska was so important for an American victory in WWII

By Eric Milzarski

The insane reason this Pearl Harbor defender didn’t get the Medal of Honor

The insane reason this Pearl Harbor defender didn’t get the Medal of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

Why the “Ghost Army” was a silly, yet absolutely brilliant strategy

Why the “Ghost Army” was a silly, yet absolutely brilliant strategy

By Eric Milzarski

These are the 7 national military parades held by the US

These are the 7 national military parades held by the US

By Blake Stilwell

FDR wrote a letter to the future President for America’s first WWII hero

FDR wrote a letter to the future President for America’s first WWII hero

By Blake Stilwell

One pilot, two world wars, and the killing of King Kong

One pilot, two world wars, and the killing of King Kong

This is why World War II troops are to thank for the rise of comic books

This is why World War II troops are to thank for the rise of comic books

By Eric Milzarski

5 ways ‘Post Scriptum’ is one of the most realistic military games

5 ways ‘Post Scriptum’ is one of the most realistic military games

This flight nurse was the first woman to receive the Air Medal

This flight nurse was the first woman to receive the Air Medal

By Jacqlyn Cope

The Guadalcanal Cocktail is a delicious way to celebrate VJ Day

The Guadalcanal Cocktail is a delicious way to celebrate VJ Day

By Blake Stilwell