10 Most Influential World War II Battles
These military conflicts affected the outcome of the war—and some even changed the face of warfare forever.
Schoolteacher Louise Thuliez Became a Key Resistance Fighter in 2 World Wars
Driven to help, Louise Thuliez aided underground networks in France despite facing an all-too-real threat of execution.
What was Life Like Under German Occupation of the British Channel Islands?
Once a forbidden subject, recent years have begun to bring details of a dark time to light.
Mitsuo Fuchida's Fascinating Life Story Winds From Pearl Harbor to the Pulpit
Once one of America's most noted enemies, Fuchida converted to Christianity in later years and spent decades preaching across the United States.
Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts
Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.
Pierre Le Gloan: The Ace WWII Fighter Who Fought for Both Sides
The extraordinary flier's strange tale fascinates, decades later.
22 World War 1 Movies That Take Viewers into the Trenches
Think you know WW1? Think again.
Simo Häyhä: The Finnish Sniper Who Took Down 500 Soldiers Within 100 Days
He's believed to be the deadliest sniper in history.
10 Civil War Battles That Shaped America's Bloodiest Conflict
From 1861 to 1865, these battles determined the fate of the United States.
The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
John Basilone: The Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima
Basilone's contributions to two of World War II's major battles left a larger-than-life legacy.
The Culper Ring: The Revolutionary Spies Who Helped Win the War
George Washington relied on the secretive spy ring to win the American Revolution.
Kit Williams' Masquerade, the Children’s Treasure Hunt Book That Captivated England
A golden hare, a multi-step pictorial code, and a country on the hunt. What could go wrong?
The Untold Story of Kate Warne, America's First Female Private Eye
When Kate Warne marched into Allan Pinkerton's office, he couldn't have imagined all she would achieve as his agent.
James Wilkinson: The Man Who Double-Crossed the Founders of America
The notorious statesman's ability to get out of tight pinches while benefitting himself is beyond compare.
Léo Major: The "One-Eyed Ghost" Who Single-Handedly Liberated a Dutch Town
Major went above and beyond the call of duty in World War II and the Korean War.
Nancy Wake: The Fearless Resistance Fighter Who Led Over 7,000 Soldiers Against the Nazis
“Somebody once asked me ‘Have you ever been afraid?’ Hah! I’ve never been afraid in my life.”
Lyudmila Pavlichenko: The Red Army Sniper Who Took Out over 300 German Soldiers During World War II
"Lady Death" was responsible for 309 kills.
The Long, Strange History of the Maunsell Sea Forts
The eerie and abandoned World War II relics remain standing to this day.
6 Incredible Female Spies of World War II
These women risked their lives to assist the Allies' cause in World War II.
