MSN Slideshow | War History

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…

Five Celebrated Military Commanders Who Might Not Live Up To Their Hype

Portrait of George Washington + William Halsey yelling + George Patton in military uniform

Nearly all notable military leaders are surrounded by controversy, usually from those who think they were great – and those who think they weren’t. As…

Polish Scouts Risked Their Lives for the Resistance Movement

Polish Scouts sitting atop a tank

Poland was one of the earliest casualties of World War II. After being invaded by Germany, its government fled, leaving citizens to contend with the…

USS Arizona: 1,177 Lives Lost During the Attack on Pearl Harbor

USS Arizona shrouded in smoke

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during the Second World War was the catalyst that caused the United States to officially enter the conflict. Approximately…

Explaining The Second World War Through 13 Hilarious Memes

Despite the fact that the Second World War was one of the most tragic events in human history, it has somehow turned into one big…

L-4 Grasshopper Pilot Charles Carpenter Was A German Tank’s Worst Nightmare

Military personnel installing bazooka launchers onto an L-4 Grasshopper + Charles Carpenter

There are few pilots as decorated as Lieutenant Colonel Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter. After joining the Army in 1942, he went on to become one…

The Baffling Death Of Mike Turpin, A US Army Broadcaster In Vietnam

Mike Turpin hardly seemed like the type of person who would die under mysterious circumstances. He had been in Vietnam with the 1st Infantry Division.…

Celebrities During WWII: The Hollywood Victory Committee

Members of the Hollywood Victory Caravan holding up "V" signs

For many, the start of World War II meant yet another conflict that would affect everyday life. The vast majority of Americans didn’t want to…

The M42 Duster Played A Crucial Role in Vietnam

M42 Duster with soldiers on top and inside.

From 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War, the relatively small yet extremely deadly M42 Duster was brought out of retirement and used against…

The Absurd Rules-of-Engagement GIs Had to Follow During the Vietnam War

Michelin Tire Company and Vietnam War rubber trees plantation

The United States’ withdrawal from Vietnam is viewed as one of the most humiliating moments for the mighty nation. The most powerful military on earth,…

Carl Gamble: The Vietnam Vet and Airline Pilot Who Saved His Passengers from a Hijacker

Captain Carl Gamble

On March 27, 1984, a passenger aboard Piedmont flight 451 told a flight attendant that the aircraft was laden with explosives, and demanded a new…

The Most Puzzling Unsolved Mysteries from World War II

Anne Frank sitting at a desk + Soviet military officials standing beside the Columbus Globe for State and Industry Leaders

Written by Jesse Beckett and Clare Fitzgerald We all love a good unsolved mystery and World War II provided plenty. The scale of the conflict…