Tiny Tinian Played a Big Role in World War II’s End
In 1945, the world's first atomic bomb attacks put the remote Pacific island on the map.
Over the Side: Life on the Edge of an Aircraft Carrier
A U.S. Navy aerial photographer captured dramatic images of aircraft carrier flight operations during the Korean War.
Book Review: Here Lies Billy the Kid
David Turk plumbs the life of Billy the Kid, from his mysterious origins to the fight over his remains
Oceanic Outlaws Prowl U.S. Waters With a New Weapon—A License
U.S. Navy brought situation on itself by granting captains "letters of marque" to harass Spanish ships
75 Years Since Hiroshima: Atomic Bomb Photos
75 years after the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Japan in 1945, Military History shares a closer look at atomic bombs with a stunning image gallery showing nuclear weapons testing.
Book Review: Legion Versus Phalanx
Myke Cole considers the historical clashes between formations of the Greek phalanx and Roman legion
20 Fateful Decisions at Gettysburg
A former licensed battlefield guide breaks down the critical judgments that decided the titanic engagement’s outcome
Cornfield Fight Hinged on Leadership and Communication
Union possession of the most important ground on the Antietam battlefield came only after critical errors
A Closer Look at the F-8E Crusader
A closer look at the F-8E Crusader, the last U.S. fighter plane with guns as its primary armament.
The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History
Every half century or so comes a book in a particular field or area of history that is monumental, that immediately becomes the authority on that subject.
