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From non-fiction accounts to novels, books have inspired some of the greatest war films ever made.

Jeeps come by their rugged reputation honestly—after all, they were created to assist troops in WWII.

Oak Ridge, established in 1942, was a key production site of uranium during World War II that fed the labs in Los Alamos.

John Burns showed his commitment to the United States—and its union—until his final days.

The men who were the Harlem Hellfighters were brave, courageous, and true.

Innovative design ensured the two worked together seamlessly.

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During the Battle of Villers-Bocage, tanks went head-to-head.

The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.

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See the changes wrought by a single century.

Much of mainland Asia in the 1930s faced an unappealing choice: Western imperialism or Japanese imperialism.

Though even they don't know the tomb's precise location, the Darkhad continue to keep their leader's final resting place a treasured secret.

After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.

Pigs, buckets, and dogs were flash points for conflicts that could have been easily avoided.

If You're Reading This... offers a deeply personal look into the last written words of soldiers thinking of home.

Operation Iceberg was a hugely costly battle for America during WWII. Explore the scene through these historical photos.

Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.

Chiune Sugihara is believed to have saved five times as many lives as his more famous counterpart, Oskar Schindler.

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