While serving as a vice admiral in the US Navy, William McRaven was given full authority over the mission to take down Osama bin Laden
William McRaven is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the United States Navy SEALs. Rising to the rank…
Carlos Hathcock: The legendary Marine Corps marksman whose world record for the longest sniper shot was unbeaten for 35 years
Carlos Hathcock is widely considered one of the greatest snipers in U.S. Marine Corps history, often compared to legendary marksmen such as Vasily Zaytsev, Lyudmila…
All the American Presidents who served in uniform during the Second World War
During World War II, several future U.S. presidents left civilian life behind to serve in the military, with seven ultimately taking on roles in uniform.…
During his nearly 40 years of captivity in North Korea, American soldier Charles Robert Jenkins was forced to appear in propaganda films and marry another hostage
In 1965, Charles Robert Jenkins made a choice that would change his life forever. Stationed near the heavily guarded Korean Demilitarized Zone, he became deeply…
The Morgenthau Plan proposed a harsh and thorough overhaul of post-war Germany, but eventually Allied leaders decided to focus on rebuilding the country in favor of long-lasting peace
After the Allies began gaining the upper hand in World War II—especially following the success of the Normandy landings—attention started to shift from winning battles…
American Generals Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley toured Ohrdruf after it was liberated where they witnessed the concentration camp’s brutal conditions firsthand
In the spring of 1945, Dwight D. Eisenhower visited the recently liberated Ohrdruf concentration camp, an experience that left a deep and lasting impression on…
The K2 Black Panther is a state-of-the-art main battle tank developed by South Korea to continue protecting its sovereignty
Located just south of the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone, South Korea remains in a constant state of vigilance, mindful of the unpredictable risks posed…
General Graves Erskine’s career with the Marine Corps spanned decades, from the legendary WWI battle of Belleau Wood to commanding troops at Iwo Jima
Before filming Sands of Iwo Jima, John Wayne and Republic Pictures brought in Graves B. Erskine as a military advisor to ensure an authentic portrayal…
Hundreds of American helicopters were destroyed or damaged during Operation Lam Son 719 which sought to disrupt supply routes along the Ho Chi Minh Trail
During the Vietnam War, helicopters emerged as a cornerstone of U.S. military operations, transforming how troops were deployed, how battles were fought, and how the…
In one of WWII’s most daring escapes, an American flying ace stole a German aircraft to return to Allied territory
During World War II, the designation of “flying ace” was usually given to pilots credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft—but Bruce W. Carr gained…
Kamikaze Frogmen: Japan’s underwater warriors who were trained to attack with 16-foot bamboo spears fitted with Type 5 contact mines
As World War II drew to a close, planners on both sides considered increasingly bold strategies in hopes of forcing a final victory. For the…
The bloody Battle of Okinawa began with the largest amphibious landing in the Pacific theater
Taking place just weeks before the war in Europe concluded, the Battle of Okinawa marked the final and most punishing stage of the Pacific campaign.…