WWI Nurse Edith Cavell Sacrificed Her Life to Save Hundreds of Soldiers
On October 12, 1915, Cavell was executed for her part in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape Belgium.
Walter Lord is the Pop Historian All History Lovers Should Read
Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.
Explore New Angles of WWII with 13 Novels That Focus on Untold Stories
These less widely read World War II stories offer readers a meaningful and moving look into the global conflict.
11 Books Behind Great War Movies
From non-fiction accounts to novels, books have inspired some of the greatest war films ever made.
Army Engineers Saw a Need in WWII. One Iconic Vehicle was Created to Fill It
Jeeps come by their rugged reputation honestly—after all, they were created to assist troops in WWII.
A Secret City in Tennessee Powered the Manhattan Project
Oak Ridge, established in 1942, was a key production site of uranium during World War II that fed the labs in Los Alamos.
This War of 1812 Vet Saw the Battle of Gettysburg from his Porch... and Joined It
John Burns showed his commitment to the United States—and its union—until his final days.
The Incredible Story of the Harlem Hellfighters, WWI's Staunch Infantry Heroes
The men who were the Harlem Hellfighters were brave, courageous, and true.
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Watch Unbelievable Footage of an Actual WWII Tank Duel
During the Battle of Villers-Bocage, tanks went head-to-head.
Before the BFG: Roald Dahl, Air Menace To Axis Forces
The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.
These 17 Photos Show How Great-Grandpa Got Ready For WWI
See the changes wrought by a single century.
The Larger of Two Evils: Colonized Asia’s Encounter with the Japanese in World War Two
Much of mainland Asia in the 1930s faced an unappealing choice: Western imperialism or Japanese imperialism.
Genghis Khan's Tomb, Lost to This Day, is Protected by an Ancient Tribe of Nomads
Though even they don't know the tomb's precise location, the Darkhad continue to keep their leader's final resting place a treasured secret.
The Extraordinary Life of Eugene Bullard, the First African American Military Pilot
After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.
World History's Stupidest Wars Include One Fought Over a Pig
Pigs, buckets, and dogs were flash points for conflicts that could have been easily avoided.
This Moving Book Deserves a Spot on Every Military Buff's Bookshelf
If You're Reading This... offers a deeply personal look into the last written words of soldiers thinking of home.
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.
6 Illuminating Books About the Reconstruction Era
Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.
