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.
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Joseph Tachovsky Unearths His Father's Startling Military History
We sat down for a special Father's Day-themed interview with the author of 40 Thieves on Saipan.
The Real Terry and the Pirates: How the Sino-Japanese Struggle Became America’s War
A seminal cartoon presaged the American entrance into the Pacific Theater.
The Battle of Belleau Wood was One of WWI's Most Important, Forgotten Battles
The US Marines’ greatest stand came in the final months of World War I.
Iwo Jima: The True Details of an Iconic Photograph in the Midst of Battle
Discover the essential account of the men who raised the flags during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
How the 3rd 395th Battalion's Last Stand Helped Win the Battle of the Bulge
Although outnumbered five-to-one, this battalion held their ground and killed more than 4,000 opposing German soldiers.
Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts
Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.
Japan's Attempt to Recreate Pearl Harbor Failed at the Battle of Midway
December 7 may be a date which will live in infamy, but in June 1942, the tides turned.
10 Civil War Battles That Shaped America's Bloodiest Conflict
From 1861 to 1865, these battles determined the fate of the United States.
Austria Gave The Ottoman Turks The Greatest Taunt of All Time
Christian Europe teamed up to prevent the Ottoman empire's expansion through Vienna.
5 Things That Surprised The German Army On D-Day
The German army may not have been surprised by an attack, but the Allied forces had a few tricks ready to go.
5 Times Valentine's Day Had Absolutely Nothing to Do with Love
Not all V-Days are filled with flowers and chocolate.
The British Soldier Who Escaped from Dunkirk by Stealing a Car
James May and six of his fellow soldiers were left behind on the dangerous beaches of Dunkirk.
The Dawn's Early Light: Francis Scott Key and the Birth of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
As the Battle of Baltimore drew to a close, an American flag was raised—and the national anthem was born.
That Time Los Angeles Fought off an Imaginary Japanese Bombing Raid
They called it the "Battle of L.A." There was just one problem—the City of Angels wasn't under attack.
That Time Mannequins and Unmanned Rifles Duped the Enemy at Gallipoli and Helped Allied Forces Escape
One resourceful soldier had a brilliant plan to escape approaching forces...
Miracle at Dunkirk: 8 Things You Probably Don't Know About the Infamous Evacuation
Christopher Nolan’s film brought Dunkirk back to life; but there’s more to the story than survival.
The Guadalcanal Battle: An Eyewitness Account of One of the Most Pivotal Offensives of World War II
Combat correspondent Richard Tregaskis recounts what he saw when the Allies invaded the island of Guadalcanal in 1942.
13 Epic Battles That Changed the World
These momentous clashes toppled empires, ended conflicts, and changed history.
