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War History

Warfare ethics: ‘Just war theory’ explained

Just War Theory isn’t fresh off the press. Its footprints can be traced back to the old-timers, but its principles are still relevant.

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Careers

Hidden Army jobs for career advancement

If you want to serve your country but are looking for inventive ways to do so, consider some unconventional career paths.

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History

Operation Praying Mantis: All you need to know

Operation Praying Mantis was the largest American surface engagement since WWII and the Navy's first exchange of anti-ship missiles by ships.

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Movies and TV

A Hollywood director explains what it was like to film soldiers fighting in Afghanistan

The Fighting Season is a six part documentary series that captures what ending a war looks like. The film, which is out now, shows the sacrifices of the men

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World War II

Why the pilot who dropped the bomb on Hiroshima doesn’t have a grave

When Paul Tibbets died in January 2007, he was cremated and had his ashes spread across the English Channel rather than a military burial.

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Heroes

Bass Reeves: The Wild West’s toughest lawman was born a slave

The real-world exploits of this U.S. Marshal sound like the stuff of legend, except most of what you'll hear about Bass Reeves is real.

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History

The 8 coolest war quotes ever spoken

With a dry cool wit like theirs, they could be action movie stars, too.

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Cold War

Today in military history: USS George Washington is launched

On June 9, 1959, America launched the first ballistic missile submarine, USS George Washington, forever changing nuclear deterrence.

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Military Culture

5 reasons why US Marines could easily destroy an alien invasion

Marines don't care where their enemies come from — whether it's another continent or another galaxy, these hands are rated "E" for everyone.

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World War II

These important tools are made from sunken warships

Wherever your radiation is, if you want super accurate measurements of it, you have to make your tools out of low-background steel.

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World War II

This clever advertising doomed thousands of aviators

The future looked good for the Model 299 as it dominated a fly-off competition in 1935. But then it crashed and so was disqualified.

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War History

Military war crimes: When war breaks the rules

Here we explore the grotesque nature of war crimes, recalling some of history's most brutal instances, and the ripple effects that haunt us.

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World War II

‘Tokyo Rose’ claimed she was trying to undermine Japanese propaganda in World War II

Iva Toguri had the bad fortune of being an American-born woman in Japan during World War II, becoming known as "Tokyo Rose".

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Movies and TV

8 awesome enlisted leaders depicted in war movies

After watching these iconic war movies, we'd wager that most ground troops wouldn't mind serving alongside these screen legends.

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World War II

Today in military history: Battle of Midway ends

On June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway ended, turning the tide of the war for the Americans against the Japanese in the Pacific.

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Heroes

The invincible spirit of William Francis Buckley

The story of William Francis Buckley is one of tragedy and heroism, but it doesn't end there. It's also a saga of justice.

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History

These are America’s top military intelligence gathering operations

From WWII all the way to present day, military intelligence (MI) has played a key role in every single conflict.

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Movies and TV

New Showtime series follows hunt of the deadliest terrorist before 9/11

“Ghosts of Beirut,” a new show from Showtime, follows the founding of that organization by its leader, Imad Mughniyeh.

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World War I

A history of the Battle of Belleau Wood

The Battle of Belleau Wood was an important military and psychological victory. It showed that Americans could defeat Germany's best.

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World War II

Meet the United States Navy officer who saved Midway

Some of America's heroes don't dive on grenades or shoot down three or four dozen enemy planes. The hero of the Midway did so from a basement.