The Advertising Photographer Who Turned His Lens to War
Whether he was shooting men's shoes or men at sea, Charles E. Kerleespared no attention to detail.
Artist Howard Cook’s Brush With Death in the South Pacific
An artist’s foxhole-level view of war during World War II.
Former Pension Bureau a Stunning Tribute to Civil War Veterans
Maj. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs designed the former Pension Bureau building in Washington to be both functional and awe-inspiring
I Stormed Ashore With Robert Capa on D-Day
A G.I. recalls his harrowing D-Day beach landing, where he waded into Robert Capa's famous photo array
How the Civil War Gave Birth to Modern Journalism
Technological changes and lust for battle news made way for mass-circulation print media
Sketches From Inside a Confederate Prison
A Union veteran commissioned artwork depicting his life in Andersonville and Florence
Pint-Sized Heroes
Young Civil War drummers weren’t there just for show. They played a vital role for both armies.
Explore: Old Town Winchester
For three years, Union and Confederate soldiers pounded through the heart of Winchester, Va.
Explore: Keystone Heartbeat
Harrisburg, PA., was the heartbeat of a state that produced much-needed men and materiel for the Union.
The Last Patients
A remarkable 1865 photograph captures the staff and residents of a New York City hospital
T. E. Lawrence War Photographer
Helping lead the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans in 1916-18, the man who would become known as Lawrence of Arabia took considerable pride in his abilities with a camera
High-Tech Devices Enabled U.S. Forces to Keep Tabs on the Enemy in Vietnam
New technologies proved crucial in America's fight against the Viet Cong.
