Military History

Operation Hardtack I’s underwater atomic blast, Wahoo, in 1958 shaped naval warfare and nuclear strategy during the Cold War.

Chuck’s blend of laid-back camaraderie and unflinching leadership made him the backbone of Delta, a commander who could sing ‘How Great Thou Art’ at a brother’s funeral one day and lead us into a chaotic urban assault the next, all while earning the unwavering respect and admiration of his men.

Amidst the deafening roar of artillery and the relentless hail of gunfire, the indomitable Rangers scaled the sheer cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, turning the tide of the D-Day invasion with their unparalleled bravery and sacrifice.

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we honor the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy, forever altering the course of history in the relentless pursuit of freedom.

From a hopeful armistice to the brink of conflict, explore the Second Korean War era’s fragile balance between conflict and peace.

Explore the Republic XF-84H “Thunderscreech,” a deafening aircraft that redefined turboprop technology and aviation history.

NASA and the USAF’s Cold Wall Experiment with the SR-71 pioneered hypersonic flight and thermal management during the Cold War.

Once during the American Civil War, both sides paused fighting to get a front seat view as two men brawled.

The Martin P6M SeaMaster, a Cold War jet seaplane, never left the nest due to technical hurdles and a shift in military priorities.

In this gripping account, Tom Rice shares the harrowing details of his team’s nighttime reconnaissance missions in France, where they faced the ever-present danger of enemy snipers—one fateful encounter costing a fellow soldier his life.

Discover the electrifying clash at Cape St. George, a turning point in WWII’s Pacific Theater, where valor and strategy defined victory.

Explore how the Korean War’s lessons in diplomacy, great power roles, and humanitarian concerns remain relevant in modern geopolitics.