Military History

In 2005, Sgt. Hester became the first female Silver Star Medal recipient since World War II for her valor in close combat during an enemy ambush in Iraq.

Marines at the Chosin Reservoir found themselves surrounded and outnumbered by over 100,000 Chinese soldiers five months into the Korean War.

All of the Medal of Honor recipients are men, except for Dr. Mary E. Walker, who is the first and only woman to receive the award.

A former Old Guard to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reflects on his military service and shares insights on enticing the new generation of Soldiers

Adapting to the ever-changing tactics of warfare, some conflict in Europe has been approached through various unconventional tactics

The Anglo-Zanzibar war lasted only 38 minutes. It’s an example of what happens when David takes on Goliath, and Goliath pummels him to bits.

Over a century later, the whereabouts of the collier USS Cyclops (AC-4) remains unknown and may never be known… forever lost at sea.

Days after the liberation of a concentration camp, Gen. Eisenhower visited and saw firsthand the horrific conditions prisoners had to endure.

A 12-year-old Calvin Graham wore his big brother’s clothes to disguise himself along with forged consent to enlist in the Navy during WWII.

While much has been written about venerable generals who led decisive campaigns, the youth fighting at the front brought WWII to a close.

WWI witnessed some of the most iconic battles involving multiple forces from different civilizations and how costly that victory would be.

From sticks and stones to advanced projectiles capable of annihilating the entire planet, warfare has evolved along with civilization.