Aichi D3A1 flying toward Pearl Harbor

Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Surviving Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dead at 106

The last surviving Japanese bombardier who attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has passed away. Masamitsu Yoshioka, whose death was announced on Japanese social…

Sonar image of the wreck of the SS Hartdale + Two crewmen standing atop the SM U-27 at sea

British Cargo Ship Torpedoed By German U-boat Found Off the Coast of Northern Ireland

A British cargo ship that was sunk by a German U-boat during the First World War has been located off the coast of Northern Ireland.…

Swedish warship Vasa on display

Vasa: The 1600s Swedish Warship That Survived Centuries Beneath the Water

On August 10, 1628, the Swedish warship Vasa departed on her maiden voyage. Unfortunately, after sailing just 1,400 yards, she sank to the bottom of…

Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders stand at the top of San Juan Hill

Facts About The Battle of San Juan Hill, from Major Blunders to Remarkable Bravery

The Battle of San Juan Hill is most notable for the participation of the Rough Riders. This skirmish made a hero out of the founder…

Still from 'All Quiet on the Western Front' + Still from 'Fury'

US Army Armor Officer and Commander Nicholas Moran Rates Popular Tank Battle Scenes

It might be surprising to some, but tanks have become pretty commonplace in Hollywood productions. We’re not just talking about war and military films, but…

Military portrait of Gabby Gabreski

Gabby Gabreski: Flying Ace of World War II and the Korean War

Todd Neikirk

The first air battles in American war history occurred during World War I, of which the top US pilot was Eddie Rickenbacker. They became more…

Steve McQueen as Capt. Virgil "The Cooler King" Hilts in 'The Great Escape' + Harvey Keitel as Winston "The Wolf" Wolfe in 'Pulp Fiction'

Famous Marines: 9 Celebrities Who Served In the US Marine Corps

Throughout the history of the US Marine Corps, there’ve been many Leathernecks who’ve gained fame through impressive feats of bravery and valor. There are also…

Type 094 nuclear ballistic missile submarine at sea

China’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Sank Earlier This Year, US Officials Confirm

Clare Fitzgerald

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) suffered a major blow earlier this year when its newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank pier-side. News of the sinking,…

Two divers swimming over the wreck of Gribshunden

Medieval-Era Shipwreck Offers New Insight Into the ‘Military Revolution At Sea’

A recent investigation into the wreck of the famed Danish flagship Gribshunden/Griffin has provided new and interesting insight into the evolution of naval warfare during…

Model of a South Dakota-class battleship between two supports

The History of the US Navy’s Canceled World War II-Era Battleships

The Second World War produced many legendary battleships – Bismarck, HMS Hood (51), Yamato, Roma (1940) and USS Iowa (BB-61). That being said, the conflict…

Charles Jackson French, a hero of World War II

Here’s How Charles Jackson French Became a Naval Hero During the Battle of Guadalcanal

Dorie Miller is the most well-known African American hero of World War II. The United States Navy cook was on board the battleship West Virginia…

The battle of taejon

The Battle of Taejon And Its Importance In The Korean War

Jesse Beckett

The Battle of Taejon was a battle that took place early in the Korean War, it was also one of the most important of the…