The Poem That Launched D-Day for the French Resistance
The French Resistance listened to the BBC intently for signals. When they heard this poem, they knew D-Day was imminent.
7 Greatest Animal War Heroes of All Time
These unusual sidekicks earned accolades.
How a Teenage Girl With an Apron Full of Gunpowder Won the Siege of Fort Henry
The battle had an unexpected hero.
The Last Germans to Surrender in World War I
News of the war's end didn't necessarily travel fast.
This Civil War Amputee Led the First Expedition Through the Grand Canyon
Learn about the eventful life of John Wesley Powell—professor, Civil War veteran, and explorer of the American West.
Why Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Carried This Polka Dot Pattern
There's a story behind the distinctive flair.
That Time American and Russian Tanks Faced off in a Divided Berlin
Cold War tensions were running high.
The Mathematician Who Saved Hundreds of Flight Crews
This Jewish refugee took a different approach to armoring planes.
The Last Charge of the Bicycle Brigade
The humble bicycle had a suprisingly important role in both world wars.
6 Times Superstitions Turned the Tide of Battle
These deeply held beliefs changed history.
A Canadian Officer Rescued the Real Winnie-the-Pooh
The beloved children’s book character was based on a real-life black bear cub.
Beyond Pearl Harbor: 5 Times the U.S. Was Attacked at Home During WWII
World War II extended beyond Europe, northern Africa, and the Pacific Theater...
These 17 Photos Show How Great-Grandpa Got Ready For WWI
See the changes wrought by a single century.
33 Unbelievable Photos from the Battle of Okinawa
Operation Iceberg was a hugely costly battle for America during WWII. Explore the scene through these historical photos.
Take a Fresh Look at WWI with 8 Rarely Seen Photos of The Great War
These infrequently shared photos re-contextualize the global conflict.
This Marine Came Back To His Family 5 Years After He Died
Ronald Ridgeway survived long years in a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp.
How A Prostitute Turned Pirate Queen Defeated 3 Navies At Once
Chinese, British, and Portuguese forces combined couldn't take down Ching Shih.
4 Women Earned Silver Stars in the Same WWII Battle
Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth continued to save lives even as mortar shells rained down around them.
These 5 Brothers Were Heroes Of The American Revolution
The Butler family's contributions made our nation's birth possible.
The Union Saved An Ironclad By Deploying $9 Trash Decoy
The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.
