The “Bloody 100th” Was a Legendary WWII Unit
The regiment gained a reputation for courage in the face of heavy losses.
The Tuskegee Airmen: The First Black U.S. Military Pilots
Courageous Black pilots led the way for desegregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Only Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor Is Getting Her Own Quarter
We'll be seeing Dr. Mary Edwards Walker on coinage in 2024.
This Civil War Amputee Led the First Expedition Through the Grand Canyon
Learn about the eventful life of John Wesley Powell—professor, Civil War veteran, and explorer of the American West.
Independence Day Traditions Around the World
Discover how different countries celebrate the day they gained freedom.
The Remarkable Life and Career of Ronald Speirs, Part of the "Band of Brothers"
He was on active duty for 22 years, spanning multiple wars.
Teddy Roosevelt's Legendary Rough Riders
This cavalry regiment was celebrated for its role in the Spanish-American War.
Witold Pilecki and the Secret Polish Army Led Resistance in Poland During WWII
This war hero infiltrated Auschwitz as a spy for the resistance.
The Unparalleled Courage of the 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team
This combined unit is the most decorated for its size in U.S. military history.
Hal Moore: Soldier, Veteran, Author
Lieutenant General Hal Moore left behind the legacy of a brave soul and a kind heart.
Simo Häyhä: The Finnish Sniper Who Took Down 500 Soldiers Within 100 Days
He's believed to be the deadliest sniper in history.
Ghost Patrol: Meet the Ultra-Secret Allied Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers
It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.
10 Best Military Books, According to War Correspondent and Bestselling Author Damien Lewis
War correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis reveals the best military books that evolved his thinking and writing on the subject of war.
Crazy Horse and Custer, A Dual Biography
The author of Band of Brothers explores the parallel lives of two formidable 19th-century warriors.
6 Languages That Could Be Another Kind of Navajo Code
The use of Native American languages during the Pacific Theater of World War II safeguarded every American move.
The WWII Dutch Warship That Pretended To Be an Island to Evade the Enemy
The Dutch brought camouflage to a whole new level.
Unbreakable: How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win WWII
A group of Navajo men came together in the 1940s to create an unbreakable military code.
Ulysses S. Grant: The Man Who Secured the Union’s Victory in the Civil War
Grant Moves South explores the legendary general’s pivotal successes and military strategies.
