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He received the Medal of Honor and became a national hero.

In WWII, the Germans – especially their piece of trash leader – wanted a "suicide squad" that would do what no other military unit would.

n April 1940, the HMS Glowworm was on escort duty in the North Sea with the HMS Renown during the German invasion of Norway in World War II.

Even though the first Korean War ended in a stalemate, Kim Il-Sung still wanted round two and a second Korean War.

The No-Fly List is a household name in the United States. But despite it being such a recognizable phrase, few actually know what it means.

In 1943, the U.S. Navy's USS O’Bannon was on patrol near the Solomon Islands when it came in contact with a Japanese submarine.

Father Vincent Capodanno earned the nickname because he never sought comfort while his Marines put their lives on the line.

In 1999, British Army Captain James Blunt received an order from NATO headquarters to help with the Pristina Airport incident in Kosovo.

There are times when things just don’t go as planned. But when attack plans work, the victory can echo through the ages.

On Oct. 6, 1973, the Yom Kippur War began as Egyptian and Syrian forces attacked Israel on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

When did the US Afghanistan war begin? On Oct. 6, 2001, a US-led coalition struck Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in response to 9/11 attacks.

Younger troops who've never deployed often have no frame of reference for what's about to happen, so these (dumb) rituals get them ready.

One acronym drives generals, congressmen, and entire communities to the edge of panic: BRAC. One abandoned base illustrates why.

When deployed in a warship, sailors expect to eat stale, canned and highly processed foods, as the ocean surrounds them with no food source.

Ever wondered how to physically prepare for basic training? Use these tips for boot camp because your future promotions depend on it.

Army uniforms have changed a lot throughout the years, depending on the nature of the conflict at hand. Everything you need to know.

During the War of 1812, Shawnee leader Tecumseh, a great orator and unifier of Native American tribes, joined the British side.

Italy was the first place where the secrets of Operation Gladio came to light. But this covert op was far from an Italian-only endeavor.

When you think of the CIA, James Bond-esque escapades might come to mind, but Operation CHAOS made it a real-life saga.

Operation Northwoods: It sounds like the title of a suspenseful military thriller. But this isn't a work of fiction.