This Once-Enslaved Woman Disguised Herself as a Man to Enlist in the U.S. Army
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
The British Struck an Early Resounding Blow in the American Revolution
During the early Battle of Long Island, a British victory left American forces dejected.
Life Aboard WWII Submarines Was Brutal
The size of the submarines, a lack of ventilation, and the novelty of submarine warfare led to some uncomfortable situations.
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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.
8 Gripping Audiobooks That Offer an Escape from the News
These glimpses into the past will help you cope with the present.
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.
Take a Fresh Look at WWI with 8 Rarely Seen Photos of The Great War
These infrequently shared photos re-contextualize the global conflict.
Germanicus: The Great Military Mind of Ancient Rome
Despite widespread adulation of Germanicus, many mysteries about the capable leader remain.
This Marine Came Back To His Family 5 Years After He Died
Ronald Ridgeway survived long years in a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp.
TRAILER: Spike Lee Takes on Vietnam in Da 5 Bloods
The acclaimed director's next film will drop on Netflix on June 12.
Inspiring Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Help You Maintain a Stiff Upper Lip
Turn to these wise words to guide you through hard times.
Grant and Twain: How Two American Icons Relived the War in Literature
The Confederate deserter and the victorious Union general shared their reminisces with each other and the country.
One War Ends, Another Soldiers On: V-E Day 75 Years Later
Continents continued to shift and war went on even as people around the world celebrated.
Black Patriots and Loyalists: An Untold Story of the Revolutionary War
Rediscover the forgotten battles of America's most defining war.
The Inspirational Tale of a Vietnam Vet Who Saved Thousands of Lives on 9/11
Meet Rick Rescorla, a US and UK vet whose quick action saved countless souls in 2001.
Roger Moorhouse Reveals Secrets of Everyday Objects in Nazi Germany
We sat down for an interview with the author of The History of the Third Reich in 100 Objects.
Colditz Castle: The World War II POW Camp the Nazis Considered Inescapable
Meet the many men who proved the Nazis wrong and learn about the fascinating ways in which they pulled off the impossible.
The Courageous Acts of Resistance That Led to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
In January of 1943, Warsaw Ghetto inmates began defying their German enemies—and sparked a widespread hunger for resistance.
Our Forgotten Heroes: Why Don’t We Talk About World War I?
Remember the sacrifices service members made—both during and after World War I.
