10 Revolutionary War Facts Even American History Buffs Don't Know
Conspiracy plots, soldiers in disguise, and Broadway excursions filled the days of Revolutionary troops.
Chesty Puller: The Life and Quotes of a Beloved Marine Legend
From the hilarious to heartfelt, take a look at eight quotes from the accomplished Marine.
The Union Saved An Ironclad By Deploying $9 Trash Decoy
The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.
The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
Apollo 11, 50 Years Later: The Space Race That Defined a Decade
Alight on the lunar surface alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
This Is The Biggest Victory Natives Scored Against The Colonials
Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.
This First-Hand Account Brings You Inside the Hotel Rwanda
According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.
10 Epic Medieval Battles That Shaped History and the World's Borders
Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.
The U.S. Plan To Survive A Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers
The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.
10 World War II Propaganda Posters: From Patriotic to Peculiar
Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.
How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians
That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.
8 Powerful Korean War Books that Capture the Conflict
These dynamic critiques, vivid memoirs, and clearsighted military histories illuminate the Forgotten War.
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.
The Northernmost Confederate Attack was a Raid on Vermont
St Albans Raid was one of the most controversial events in the Civil War.
9 Little-Known Facts About the History of Memorial Day
Trace the history of America's national day of remembrance.
This Was the Unluckiest U-Boat of World War II
Not only could the U-505 not sink other boats, its crew couldn't even sink the submarine themselves.
A Veteran Soldier Perfected The Ultimate Bank Robbery
Turns out discipline and intense planning lend themselves equally well to army life and grand larceny.
The Loach Was One of the Riskiest Helicopter Assignments in Vietnam
This tiny scout helicopter, made of plexiglass and metal, was part of a key "hunter-killer" team.
