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His Sergeant in Vietnam Became His Hero. He Never Forgot It.
The heroism of Willie Johnson left an enduring impression on his young comrade John Magnarelli.
At Eight-Years-Old This Girl Survived the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines. Now, at 90, She Recalls Her Ordeal.
This American girl experienced the Japanese occupation of the Philippines from a prison camp.
The Fighting for This Italian Town Was so Brutal They Called It the Stalingrad of the Adriatic
In an excerpt from his new book, acclaimed author James Holland describes the horrific struggle for Ortona.
Observations on the Carnage of a Dreadful Day at Sharpsburg
Confederate “High Private” Alexander Hunter wrote passionately about his army’s anguish and heroics on September 17, 1862.
Glamorized by Hollywood, Merrill’s Marauders Faced a Brutal Reality in Burma
They endured grueling challenges and a determined enemy during six months of jungle warfare. Only 4 out of every 100 survived.
Interview: D. Scott Hartwig / An Epic Study of America’s Bloodiest Day—Decades in the Making
A new book explores every facet of the September 1862 battle.
Whether or Not He Killed Custer, This Lakota Proved a Courageous Warrior
White Bull marked a decade-plus string of victories.
Berlin Airlift at 75: The Most Remarkable Supply Operation in Human History
Between June 1948 and September 1949 Allied transport planes carried more than 2.3 million tons of supplies into West Berlin, saving its citizens from a Soviet blockade.
How A Search for Missing Comrades in Vietnam Led Two Infantry Companies Straight Into an Enemy Inferno
The rugged scenery of the Central Highlands became the scene of numerous bloody battles during the war.