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.
Americans Built a Dynamite Gun for the Spanish-American War
A new lightweight artillery piece went into combat.
A Beer-Drinking Marine Corps Duck Earned a Citation for Fighting at Tarawa
A fesity waterfowl stood out among all the other Marines.
The Macabre Way Early Sailors Refreshed Their Wardrobes
Learn why some sailors were hesitant to use the “slop chest.”
How the British "Southern Strategy" Ultimately Cost Them the Revolutionary War
They met an unexpected foe.
The Filming of Star Wars Almost Started a Real-Life War in North Africa
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away…there was a massive misunderstanding!
What Happened With Oppenheimer’s Revoked Security Clearance
The award-winning physicist faced opposition.
