Korean War | War History

This Marine General’s Sword Somehow Wound Up In A Pawnshop

Military portrait of Homer Litzenberg

Various types of items can be purchased on eBay, with some auctions bringing in thousands of dollars. When Marine veteran Chris Anderson logged onto the…

5 Little-Known Facts About the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

images of the Tomb

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia, United States and is one of the most symbolic and hollowed…

How the Soviet Polikarpov Po-2 Biplane Went From Crop Plane to Lethal Weapon

The Soviet Polikarpov Po-2 plane was initially designed to be a crop duster but ended up being surprisingly essential for the Soviets during the Second…

These Are the Salaries Paid to US Troops During Each War

Soldier saluting the American flag

Being a member of the US Army is one of the most valiant careers a person can choose. However, the job hasn’t always paid as…

South Korea and the US Agree on Draft to Officially End the Korean War

US Marines in amphibious assault craft moving towards Inchon

South Korea has announced it’s “effectively” agreed with the United States on a draft to officially end the Korean War. Word of the possible agreement…

President Biden Approves Honors for Battle of Mogadishu, MoH for Korean and Vietnam War Veterans

Cavalry soldiers walking along a beach + American solider standing in a burning village + Black Hawk Down film still

US President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, a $768 billion defense policy bill aimed at allocating military spending and procuring reforms…

The Most Unforgiving Battlefield Conditions in Military History

Passchendaele Photo

When discussing battles throughout the history of warfare, the participants and the equipment and tactics they used are usually the focus. However, the actual physical…

Deal to End the Korean War Close to Completion, Officials Say

US Marines launching a rocket barrage against Chinese communists

The South Korean government has shared that talks regarding an end-of-war declaration between it, North Korea and the United States may be coming to a…

US Army Veteran Who Survived Bataan Death March Dies Aged 104

Colonel Ben Skardon standing with two younger servicemen

A retired US Army colonel who survived the Bataan Death March during World War II has died. Retired Colonel Ben Skardon died in hospice care…

US Navy Launches Ship Named For Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk

USNS Harvey Milk at port

The United States Navy has unveiled its new 742-foot fleet replenishment oiler ship in San Diego, California. It’s named for the late Harvey Milk, an…

Body of WWII Veteran Dissected In Pay-Per-View Autopsy Without Family’s Knowledge

David Saunders Featured Image

The body of World War II veteran David Saunders was autopsied in front of a paying audience in Portland, Oregon, without his family being notified…

Iconic Photos of Marilyn Monroe Entertaining American Troops in Korea

Marilyn Monroe exciting a helicopter + Marilyn Monroe serving food to soldiers

Following the conclusion of the Korean War, the Korean peninsula entered into a period of uncertainty. While armistice negotiations occurred, UN forces remained in the…