Latest "military history" stories

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

How World War II necessitated the invention of super glue

Though discovered by accident, super glue has become a staple of American households.

By Caitlin O'Brien

5 weeks ago

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

China fetes American veterans of World War II known as ‘Flying Tigers’

The visit is the latest in a small but expanding series of exchanges ahead of a possible meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping next month.

2 months ago

Let’s debunk the 3 biggest myths of D-Day

Today we are breaking down fact from fiction, myth from verity.

By Claire Barrett

7 months ago

Top military movies to watch for in 2023

2023 is shaping up to be a good year for military movies.

By Sarah Sicard

11 months ago