World War II

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.

Who would win in this epic matchup? Would the technologically superior Iowa class battleships prevail or would the Yamato’s guns claim victory?

Censorship has been an aspect of war for centuries and even the Pentagon has engaged extensively in it.

As the boats reached Lunga Point, Douglas Munro regained consciousness and asked his friend “Did they get off?” He then died.