As naval warfare reemerges as a key strategy in the US war with Iran, World War II museum ships are finding new relevance.

When you think about more recent military history, it’s unsurprising that World War II is the centerpiece of most ...

On May 5th, 1945, just days after Hitler’s death and the collapse of the Nazi regime, one of the most unusual battles of the Second World War unfolded at Castle Itter in Austria. American troops, ...

A new book chronicles the tense negotiations that secured the return of nearly 3,000 Allied civilians held by the Japanese ...

While teaching military history at the Air Force Academy, I noticed that many cadets saw war in simple terms, mainly as a matter of winning or losing. But war is ...

Submarines operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres, attacking warships, merchant vessels and supply routes throughout the second World War.

World War II produced some of the most famous armored vehicles in military history. Tanks became a central part of how armies fought, and certain designs quickly gained reputations among soldiers who ...

In a classic case of wartime jitters, the U.S. Navy once opened fire on the planet Venus. Discover the history of the Japanese Fu-Go balloon bombs and the "battle" that followed.

In his honor, a local youth football league was established, named Lynvets – Lyn for Lynch and Vets for Veterans – a tribute ...

One of the most overlooked WW2 movies of all time is finally getting its due on streaming charts. Find out where to watch the epic film for free.

Joe Caminiti recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where he was honored for his bravery during World War II.

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