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Whether you’re searching for the best book recommendations or sifting through tales of the past, we’ve got all the history stories you need to satisfy your curiosity.
The storming of the capital during the War of 1812 led to destruction.
These years-long conflicts were grueling for everyone involved.
By John Tuttle
The Allies went from a panicked retreat to a surprising triumph.
In the wake of Joseph L. Galloway’s death, we’re revisiting his iconic book on the conflict, We Were Soldiers Once...and Young.
The French fleet posed a difficult problem for British officials.
By Robert Walsh
... and a permanent split between Catholicism and budding Protestant religions.
This 11th-century takeover changed the fate of England.
These military engagements dragged on for centuries.
By Robert Walsh
These military conflicts affected the outcome of the war—and some even changed the face of warfare forever.
By Robert Walsh
From brilliant victories to unpredictable military upsets, these conflicts stunned the ancient world.
By Orrin Grey
What it really means to fight like a girl.
Once one of America's most noted enemies, Fuchida converted to Christianity in later years and spent decades preaching across the United States.
By Robert Walsh
These less widely read World War II stories offer readers a meaningful and moving look into the global conflict.
By Kara Brand
Much of mainland Asia in the 1930s faced an unappealing choice: Western imperialism or Japanese imperialism.
Operation Iceberg was a hugely costly battle for America during WWII. Explore the scene through these historical photos.
We sat down for a special Father's Day-themed interview with the author of 40 Thieves on Saipan.
A seminal cartoon presaged the American entrance into the Pacific Theater.
The US Marines’ greatest stand came in the final months of World War I.
Discover the essential account of the men who raised the flags during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Although outnumbered five-to-one, this battalion held their ground and killed more than 4,000 opposing German soldiers.