Warren Upton, Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor, Dies at 105
He was also the last crew member of the USS Utah.
Before Chuck Taylor Was Making Converse, He Was a WWII Military Basketball Coach
Chuck Taylor isn't just a brand icon.
The Third Delta Sniper You Didn’t See in Black Hawk Down
The movie overlooks the third Delta sniper who was aboard Super Six-Two, Sgt. 1st Class Brad Halling.
WWII Airman’s Remains Positively Identified 80 Years After Final Mission
The 11-man crew of Heaven Can Wait was shot down by enemy fire.
Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. Passes Away at 107
The clandestine communication of the Navajo saved lives on the battlefield and was vital to success in the Pacific.
Civil War Vets Wanted to Invade Canada to Liberate Ireland
These incursions were called the Fenian raids.
In WWI, Fighter Planes and Machine Guns Were the Perfect Team
Innovative design ensured the two worked together seamlessly.
The Poem That Launched D-Day for the French Resistance
The French Resistance listened to the BBC intently for signals. When they heard this poem, they knew D-Day was imminent.
This Olympic Event Is Based on Soldier Skills
The Pentathlon has evolved over time, but its military roots remain constant.
The Military Genius of Gustavus Adolphus, the "Lion of the North"
Gustavus of Sweden was no typical king.
Tun Tavern, Birthplace of the Marine Corps, to Be Rebuilt
While the original Tun Tavern no longer exists, plans to recreate it are underway.
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.
The 4 Most Revolutionary Types of Armor Throughout History
These inventive methods of protection may surprise you.
The Germans Had Their Own "Mad General" Who Rode Into Combat in a Kilt
You may have heard of “Mad Jack” Churchill, but the Germans also had a fearsome kilt-wearing soldier.
Operation Anthropoid: The Assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague
The mission was carried out by the Czech resistance.
Where the National Gallery Hid America’s Treasures After Pearl Harbor
There were concerns about Nazi art theft.
How a Teenage Girl With an Apron Full of Gunpowder Won the Siege of Fort Henry
The battle had an unexpected hero.
