Military History

US Marines destroy Iraqi Tabuk 7.62 mm rifles in a fiery pit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

When the US Navy intercepted a hijacked plane in 1985, it turned the Achille Lauro crisis into a high-stakes rescue mission.

Today in history, Cpl. Alvin York led a daring charge against German forces, capturing prisoners and becoming one of WWI’s greatest heroes.

Facing brutal odds in Vietnam, Major Bernard Fisher risked everything to land his plane and rescue his downed wingman.

Russia’s brutal actions in Ukraine, far from being an aberration, are deeply rooted in its despotic history and demographic struggles, revealing a nation that values survival and territorial expansion over Western ideals of human rights.

In a showdown straight out of an action movie, Sgt. Bill Foulk and his crew of Rangers turned a quiet Tacoma neighborhood into a full-blown warzone, proving that even at home, you never back down when the fight comes to you.

The A-1 Skyraider, from WWII relic to Vietnam hero, proved its worth with robust design and versatile combat roles.

The War of 1812, often overshadowed by other conflicts, not only forged a sense of national unity and identity but also left an enduring legacy of resilience and strength that continues to shape the United States today.

On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice paused active combat but left a legacy of division that persists today.

From the rugged M1911 to the double-action Walther P38, these World War II pistols were the silent guardians of the battlefield, each a testament to the relentless innovation and grim necessity of war.

The FBI seeks public help finding Revolutionary War-era items and a shotgun once owned by John James Audubon, stolen decades ago.

The ungainly M3 Lee/Grant tanks, rushed into service early in WWII, served as crucial stopgaps until the Sherman arrived.