World War II

Men have fought in combat under every possible condition but the conditions listed under the five worst battlefields would give any casual reader pause.

People join the Armed Forces for a variety of reasons, but no one knows what it really means to serve till after they go through the wash.

A bloody and violent film that is well worth your time, “The Forgotten Battle” showcases a lesser-known WWII encounter.

Not all hand grenades are created equal. Different grenade types — and different manufacturers — meant some weren’t as deadly as others.

The American cavalry charge was so fierce that the Japanese ranks broke. Even the Japanese tanks were forced to stop.

Some portray Wingate as a visionary unconventional warrior; others as an unstable man. Regardless, he and his Chindits became the terror of the Japanese.

Winning the air war was vital in winning WWII. Which American fighter planes of the war had the most air-to-air kills?

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. The U.S. must prove that it can learn from history.

The capture of Sardinia by just four men of the OSS was one of the most spectacular missions of World War II and showcased the Office’s value.

The Corsair was one of the most lethal, feared, and iconic fighters of World War II and was given the nickname “Whistling Death.”

What should have been the quick interrogation and execution of Ovcharenko turned into a grisly scene out of a horror movie.

If a crew flew 25 combat missions, they were rotated back to the states. But no crew survived that long. The Memphis Belle was the first.