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Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.
By Robert Walsh
December 7 may be a date which will live in infamy, but in June 1942, the tides turned.
From 1861 to 1865, these battles determined the fate of the United States.
By Robert Walsh
Christian Europe teamed up to prevent the Ottoman empire's expansion through Vienna.
The German army may not have been surprised by an attack, but the Allied forces had a few tricks ready to go.
Not all V-Days are filled with flowers and chocolate.
By John Freund
James May and six of his fellow soldiers were left behind on the dangerous beaches of Dunkirk.
As the Battle of Baltimore drew to a close, an American flag was raised—and the national anthem was born.
By Allison Wild
They called it the "Battle of L.A." There was just one problem—the City of Angels wasn't under attack.
One resourceful soldier had a brilliant plan to escape approaching forces...
Christopher Nolan’s film brought Dunkirk back to life; but there’s more to the story than survival.
Combat correspondent Richard Tregaskis recounts what he saw when the Allies invaded the island of Guadalcanal in 1942.
These momentous clashes toppled empires, ended conflicts, and changed history.
By Orrin Grey