Charles Bronson received the Purple Heart for his service in the Pacific Theater during World War II
Charles Bronson earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most iconic tough-guy actors, a persona rooted not only in his film career but also in…
Lauri Törni fought in the German army, but is buried at Arlington National Cemetery
When the Second World War began, Finland sought to remain neutral, but that position came to an end in 1939 when the Soviet Union launched…
American military leaders came up with a plan for an amphibious assault against Japan’s main islands at the end of World War II
As World War II neared its conclusion, American military leaders developed Operation Downfall, a sweeping two-phase invasion strategy intended to compel Japan to accept unconditional…
Abu Tahsin al-Salhi became one of the greatest military snipers in history until he was killed while attempting to liberate Iraq from extremist rule
Abu Tahsin al-Salhi, famously dubbed the “Sheikh of Snipers,” earned legendary status during Iraq’s fierce campaign against ISIS. A battle-hardened veteran whose military career began…
The USS Ticonderoga (CV/CVA/CVS‑14) served in World War II and the Vietnam War before assisting with NASA’s Apollo missions
Commissioned during the height of World War II, the USS Ticonderoga (CV/CVA/CVS‑14) carried a storied name honoring the American Revolutionary War victory at Fort Ticonderoga. As…
Decorated Green Beret, Billy Waugh, survived a deadly head wound and one of the most dangerous manhunts in the world
Billy Waugh’s military service stands as a powerful example of courage, endurance, and steadfast dedication over an exceptionally long career. Throughout his decades in uniform,…
What was the ‘ER’ cypher, and why was Prince Harry so upset that it was removed from his military uniform?
Following the death of Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, the United Kingdom entered a period of mourning and national reflection, commemorating her unprecedented seven…
After a night of drinking, two Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk fighter pilots took to the skies to defend Pearl Harbor against the Japanese attack
As the years pass and the immediacy of war recedes into history, firsthand recollections become increasingly invaluable. Although tales of fierce combat and grueling training…
50 years after it was abandoned, a captured T-34 tank was discovered at the bottom of a lake
In the decades following World War II, artifacts from the conflict have continued to come to light through the work of historians, researchers, and military…
The wreck of the USS Lexington (CV-2) was discovered over 75 years after it was lost in the Battle of the Coral Sea
The USS Lexington (CV-2) was one of the most significant early losses suffered by the U.S. Navy during World War II. As an important part…
The real-life TOPGUN instructor who inspired the character Viper in “Top Gun” worked as a technical advisor on the movie
When Top Gun hit theaters in May 1986, it instantly captured audiences with adrenaline-fueled aerial dogfights and a vivid portrayal of life as a Navy…
After he was executed, Benito Mussolini’s death was seen as the end of fascism in Italy
When World War II erupted, Benito Mussolini stood as one of Europe’s most dominant political figures. After taking power in 1922, he pursued an aggressive…