Military History

The bitter lessons of Operation Urgent Fury would not only reform the U.S. military but also revolutionalize special operations.

The 2nd Ranger Battalion received its baptism of fire on D-Day. Following its reactivation, the battalion has been an integral part of the Rangers.

As it happens, New Zealanders are not likely to be kept out of the fray.

Explore the rise and fall of 32 Battalion, South Africa’s elite unit famed for its battlefield prowess and marred by its controversial legacy.

What the British would call, “a trot through the leaves.”

Despite the death of Army bases in Florida, the Sunshine State houses some of the Army’s most elite soldiers and courses.

The B-36 Peacemaker was a strategic game-changer ready to rain fire on the Germans and the Soviets with impunity.

As long as the 10th Special Forces Group was in Europe, the Soviets would always fear the sudden rustle in the night.

Who’s up for a 100 day jungle patrol?

Vasily Zaytsev has gone down in history as a master sniper and his tactics still have a lot to teach to modern-day snipers.

The British Royal Marines Commandos have a long and illustrious history. These are some facts you may not know about them.

The lionization of Yamamoto by Japanese propaganda had put a huge target on his back. And now he was within range.