Decades after the USS Arizona sank during Pearl Harbor, surviving crew members were given the opportunity to have their ashes laid to rest within the sunken battleship
Commissioned in the 1910s, the USS Arizona (BB-39)—a Pennsylvania-class battleship bearing the name of America’s 48th state—soon stood as a proud testament to the nation’s…
Devon’s Wartime History and Its Role in D-Day
A series of holiday beaches in Devon, in the United Kingdom, were once vital training grounds that contributed to the success of D-Day. This is…
Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Christopher Celiz gave his life protecting a fellow soldier during a mission in Afghanistan
Sergeant Christopher Celiz embodied the true spirit of bravery and sacrifice. During a mission in Afghanistan, he was gravely wounded while protecting a fellow soldier…
History’s greatest military leaders and the lessons they shared that changed the world
True leadership is about far more than a title or rank—it’s about character, vision, and the impact one has on others. While many can hold…
Mildred Fish-Harnack: The American writer and resistance fighter executed on the Führer’s orders
During the turmoil of World War II, as the Führer’s forces tightened their grip on Europe, a few courageous individuals chose resistance over submission. Among…
The tail gunner’s position was notoriously perilous, but Eugene Paul Moran kept fighting after his plane was hit – and survived
On November 29, 1943, Eugene Paul Moran manned the tail gun of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress during a bombing mission over Germany when disaster…
Booby traps constructed by the Viet Cong were difficult to detect by American forces, resulting in serious physical and psychological harm
During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong became notorious for their use of guerrilla tactics and cunning traps. Leveraging an intimate knowledge of the terrain,…
The death of Benito Mussolini: Uncovering the demise of Italy’s Fascist leader during WWII
When World War II erupted, Benito Mussolini was still seen as one of Europe’s dominant political figures. Having risen to power in 1922, he aimed…
The K2 Black Panther tank developed by South Korea is equipped with a laser rangefinder and advanced targeting computer to defend against potential attacks from North Korea
Positioned just south of the tense Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), South Korea remains in a constant state of readiness, ever watchful of the volatile regime to…
America’s Six-Star Generals: No person will ever rank higher than these three men
The rank of six-star general stands as one of the rarest and most prestigious distinctions in the history of the U.S. military, reserved for commanders…
Diplomatic breakdowns, economic hardships, and military ambitions all played a role in Japan’s decision to attack Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, stands as one of history’s defining moments, propelling the United States into the global conflict of…
The aircraft carrier ‘Kaga’ played a devastating role during the Pearl Harbor attacks, but its sinking during the Battle of Midway marked Japan’s downfall in the war
When World War II began, Japan’s armed forces seemed unstoppable. The Imperial Army was renowned for its strict discipline and fierce loyalty, while the Navy…