Military History

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In reversal, judge allows removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington

Allegations that the removal efforts amounted to grave desecration “were, at best, ill-informed and, at worst, inaccurate," the judge said.

10 days ago

Workers prepare a Confederate memorial for removal in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in Arlington, Va.

Judge weighs removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery

A commission recommended the memorial's removal last year after reviewing names of military bases commemorating Confederate leaders.

10 days ago

Workers prepare a Confederate memorial for removal in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in Arlington, Va.

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Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery

The Army had planned to remove the memorial this week.

A man salutes after placing a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Arlington, Va.

Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery

A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.

12 days ago

A U.S. squad armed with guns and hand grenades closes in on Japanese holdouts entrenched in dugouts during World War II on Attu Island, Alaska, in June 1943.

Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII dies

Japan invaded Attu in June 1942 and held the Attuans captive in Japan. The invasion prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil.

3 weeks ago

23 things veterans carry with them for life

Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.

5 weeks ago

6 World War II documentaries you need to watch

Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.

5 weeks ago

Civil War artifacts are displayed at a press conference celebrating the early completion of the Congaree River cleanup on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 in Columbia, S.C.

Confederate military relics unearthed in South Carolina river cleanup

Cannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.

6 weeks ago

The unsung heroes of the Black Hawk Down incident

Three decades later, a platoon that saw action before and during the Battle of Mogadishu has yet to receive recognition for their valor.

8 weeks ago

The fight in Gaza will be hell, military experts in urban combat say

A ground offensive in Gaza promises to be long, brutal and costly.

2 months ago

Race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before mussels destroy them

Seemingly unstoppable invasive quagga mussels from Russia and Ukraine threaten U.S. maritime history.

3 months ago

This daring Vietnam rescue finally results in Medal of Honor award

The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War.

4 months ago

A sign detailing the Battle of Bamber Bridge is seen outside the Ye Olde Hob Inn in Bamber Bridge near Preston, England, Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

UK village marks 80th anniversary of fight against US Army racism

The village of Bamber Bridge in northwestern England is marking the 80th anniversary of what’s now known as the Battle of Bamber Bridge.

6 months ago

6 must-see World War II documentaries

Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.

8 months ago

Air Force Col. (ret.) Joseph Kittinger, who set parachute record, dies

Kittinger, a Vietnam War fighter pilot and former POW, parachuted from 19 miles high, a record that stood for more than 50 years.

13 months ago

Last of Mexico’s World War II veterans dies at age 98

The sergeant served with 300 other Mexican soldiers alongside U.S. Army Air Forces in the Philippines.

13 months ago

A damaged plane sits at the Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas after two historic military planes collided and crashed on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Six killed after vintage military aircraft collide at Dallas air show

Six people were killed after a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane crashed during a Dallas air show Saturday, officials said.

14 months ago

Historic military planes collide at Dallas air show

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed, authorities say.

14 months ago

Military identifies remains of WWII B-17 crew member taken prisoner

Tech. Sgt. William F. Teaff was assigned to the 351st Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force, when his plane was shot down in March 1944.

18 months ago