These are the battles mentioned in the Marine Corps Hymn
Every November 10th and 11th, you'll be singing the Marine Corps Hymn, a song about the Halls of Montezuma and the Shores of Tripoli.
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Every November 10th and 11th, you'll be singing the Marine Corps Hymn, a song about the Halls of Montezuma and the Shores of Tripoli.
Protected by iron or steel armor plates, Japan’s first ironclad warship was originally built for the Confederate States Navy.
In 1932, Americans were overwhelmingly supportive of China, mainly due to the writing and works of Pearl S. Buck.
The Tatra 87 was Hitler's car of the future. It was the Allies' vehicle of choice for the Nazis, too – because it would eventually kill them.
He survived the war and lived until 2002.
The Spanish-American War would come to be known by a nickname, "The Splendid Little War."But it was not always easy.
Soviet cosmonauts early in the space race had a unique problem that the Americans didn't when it came to returning to Earth: bears.
Building an "SHTF" rifle on a budget has gotten easier over the years. Let's take a look at how to get it done!
When it comes to handling firearms, it's often assumed that the military and police are the best. But most only perform training annually.
On Aug. 4, 1964, the U.S. retaliated against reported North Vietnamese patrol (PT) boat attacks in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Given that World War II was one of the largest and most encompassing events in human history, and the USS Ward was a big part of that.
One may be surprised to know that a modest portion of support to the DoD is filled by military contractors, and many fit the stereotypes.
These issues have plagued leathernecks since 1775. Here are the top Marine Corps mysteries that you need to know about!
Flora Sandes was the only British woman known to fight in World War I, serving as a nurse and then soldier in Serbia.
Operation Prairie followed closely on the heels of Operation Hastings, sharing its objective to push NVA forces back across the DMZ.
On Aug. 2 1990, Iraqi forces under Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, gaining control of 20% of the world's oil reserves.
In September 1943, the Kriegsmarine attempted to steal four of their best officers back from Canada in the bold Operation Kiebitz.
Tony Mendez put together a fake film crew to rescue American diplomats from Iran in 1979.
Despite his accomplishments, Oppenheimer's security clearance was unjustly revoked after the war and lasted 55 years after his death.
In front of a sold-out audience, country music singer and Army veteran Craig Morgan enlisted into the U.S. Army Reserve at the Opry.