Military History

Stories of American history, tradition, heroism, weaponry and war.

6 must-see World War II documentaries

Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.

3 weeks ago

Last of Mexico’s World War II veterans dies at age 98

The sergeant served with 300 other Mexican soldiers alongside U.S. Army Air Forces in the Philippines.

6 months ago

A damaged plane sits at the Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas after two historic military planes collided and crashed on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Military History

Six killed after vintage military aircraft collide at Dallas air show

Six people were killed after a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane crashed during a Dallas air show Saturday, officials said.

How the Army tried and failed to build a bicycle corps

The 25th Infantry Bicycle Regiment carried out a 1,900 mile trip from Montana to Missouri.

3 years ago

How one organization is working to correct cases of Jewish WWII soldiers mistakenly buried under Latin Cross headstones

“It is very important for us for a soldier who lived and died as an American be acknowledged for posterity as an American. It is also equally important for us that a soldier who lived and died as a Jew, be recognized as a Jew.”

3 years ago

This Virginia dairy farm that housed Army spies is now a winery

VInt Hill was bought by the Army in 1942 and remained in operation until 1997.

3 years ago

These Air Corps pilots’ actions at Pearl Harbor made them among the first heroes of World War II

Two heroic American aviators led a spirited defense against the Japanese at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

3 years ago

Air Force and Army veteran duo aims to restore WWII submarine

Air Force veteran Mark Gatton got the idea to save the USS Ling and bring it to Louisville, Ky., when he learned that the sub was going to be scrapped in New Jersey.

4 years ago

Remains of Army Air Forces B-17 gunner identified

The remains of a B-17 Flying Fortress top turret gunner, shot down over Germany in World War II, have been recovered.

4 years ago

75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden

75th anniversary of daring WWII Allied operation marked in the Netherlands

Parachutes glowing gold and white against clear blue skies, hundreds of paratroopers floated to the ground in the eastern Netherlands on Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of a daring but ultimately unsuccessful mission that Allied commanders hoped would bring a swift end to World War II.

4 years ago

75 years later, World War II veterans go back to Paris

World War II veterans are taking part in ceremonies Saturday and Sunday marking the 75th anniversary of the military operation that liberated Paris from Nazi occupation.

4 years ago

Gliderman lost to history found in Louisiana: France awards WWII ‘Screaming Eagle’ veteran its Legion of Honor

"Hitler stole the Champagne from the French,” he said. "So, we took it back."

4 years ago

National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City defaced

Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith said two men were responsible for the vandalism spray painted “Xs” over the faces of World War I generals and “communist symbols” just before 1 a.m. Tuesday morning.

4 years ago