Two Civil War Soldiers Awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase
It was a daring mission, shrouded in secrecy, imperative for the Union's success.
A Battle Entirely Airborne: The Battle of Britain
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”
The Military Genius of Gustavus Adolphus, the "Lion of the North"
Gustavus of Sweden was no typical king.
20 Gripping, Must-Read Books About World War II
When it comes to World War II books, these are the ones that stand out.
An Interview with Charles Lachman, Author of Codename Nemo
His new book focuses on the hunt for a Nazi U-boat.
Tun Tavern, Birthplace of the Marine Corps, to Be Rebuilt
While the original Tun Tavern no longer exists, plans to recreate it are underway.
10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books
From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.
11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary
The largest seaborne invasion in history deserves some recognition.
This WWII Aviation Program Was More Expensive Than the Manhattan Project
This aviation program was 50% more expensive and just as important.
Why Cats Were the Perfect Companions in the Trenches of WWI
Throughout the trench systems that ran along the Western Front, there were an estimated 500,000 cats—here’s why.
Hiroo Onoda, the Japanese Soldier Who Surrendered Decades After WWII Ended
He was in hiding until 1974.
The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes
The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion deserves more recognition.
The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 Days of Combat in Vietnam
The Battle of Khe Sanh was one of the longest and most controversial battles of the Vietnam War.
The Most Successful Submarine Commander Ever Was Captured by the Japanese
The only thing that could stop RADM Richard O’Kane was his own faulty torpedo.
The 4 Most Revolutionary Types of Armor Throughout History
These inventive methods of protection may surprise you.
