MSN Slideshow | War History

This Polish Submarine is Famous for the WWII Incident Named After It

ORP Orzeł docked

When World War II first broke out, a number of countries close to the action wanted no part of it. Estonia was one of them.…

Kwajalein Atoll: A Pivotal US Army Victory During the Second World War

American troops standing among debris and damage

The Kwajalein Atoll is a ring-shaped coral formation in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The largest and southernmost island in the atoll is Kwajalein,…

Peleliu Was One of the Bloodiest Battles in Marine Corps History

Todd Neikirk
American troops making an advance

The Imperial Japanese Army and Navy were known for their rigidity and resistance to change. Owing to the terrain of the land, however, their service…

The A-6 Intruder was the US Military’s Aircraft of Choice During the Vietnam War

A-6 Intruder landing on the USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

Over the course of World War II and the Korean War, the use of aircraft saw a rapid increase. As a result, the technology of…

The Legendary Mauser Karabiner 98k and Its Use Throughout History

German sniper team with Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles fitted with a Dialytan RH36 4×32 telescopic sight in position amongst rubble

During the Second World War, Germany hoped to take over, and the Mauser Karabiner 98k was the weapon they were going to use to accomplish…

How the STEN Submachine Gun Helped the British Army During WWII

Soldier with Durham Light Infantry with a STEN Mk III + STEN Mk II

Machine guns began to see use in warfare toward the end of the 1800s, and throughout the 20th century the technology behind the weaponry rapidly…

The Last Stand of the Swiss Guard: A Deadly Fight to Defend Rome from Mercenaries

Todd Neikirk
Painting of the Sack of Rome

History is full of stories about outnumbered armies making brave stands against scores of foes. While the Swiss Guard often look ceremonial with their halberds…

Top Classic Movies Starring US Military Veterans

Steve McQueen in 'Bullitt' + Paul Newman in 'Cool Hand Luke'

Actors often rely on life experiences to inform their performances on the big screen, and a portion of the greatest actors of all time served…

Chesty Puller: The Most Decorated Marine in US History

Military portrait of Chesty Puller

Chesty Puller is a name synonymous with the US Marine Corps. The most decorated Marine in the service’s history, he served during three wars and…

Facts Most People Don’t Know About the US Marshal Service

Portrait of Marshals during the Wild West era

The US Marshal Service is almost as old as the United States itself. Though the duties and methods of the service have changed during its…

Kurt Vonnegut’s Time as a Soldier During WWII Inspired His Popular Anti-War Novel, ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’

Written by Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald Kurt Vonnegut is one of the most beloved and influential authors of the 20th century. While he was…

Popular Movies That Were Written By Military Veterans

Cast Away + Citizen Kane + Born on the Fourth of July

Movies about war are a huge business and have represented some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood history. It’s a big advantage for those people…