History(Page 24)

Profiles, explainers, and other stories that dig into military history.

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Nothing Was Out Of Al Webb’s Reach from Civil Rights, The Space Race, Jonestown, and War
History

Nothing Was Out Of Al Webb’s Reach from Civil Rights, The Space Race, Jonestown, and War

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 5, 2015

Why This Medal Of Honor Recipient Keeps His Medal Crumpled Up In His Pocket
Military Life

Why This Medal Of Honor Recipient Keeps His Medal Crumpled Up In His Pocket

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 29, 2015

Vets Who Want To Fight ISIS Can Learn Something From Old Fights In The African Bush
Military Life

Vets Who Want To Fight ISIS Can Learn Something From Old Fights In The African Bush

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Jan 23, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Saved His Crew From A Live Grenade Inside A Tank
Military Life

UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Saved His Crew From A Live Grenade Inside A Tank

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

Posted on Jan 22, 2015

US Troops Have Been In Combat During Christmas Since America’s Founding
Military Life

US Troops Have Been In Combat During Christmas Since America’s Founding

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Dec 24, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Sergeant Set Himself On Fire Rescuing 6 Soldiers
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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Sergeant Set Himself On Fire Rescuing 6 Soldiers

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Dec 18, 2014

The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil
History

The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 8, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds In An IED Attack
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds In An IED Attack

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 5, 2014

The Story Behind The First Submarine To Sink A Warship
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The Story Behind The First Submarine To Sink A Warship

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

Searching For My Flag In Fallujah
History

Searching For My Flag In Fallujah

By Chad Russell

Posted on Nov 20, 2014

The History Of Video Games And The Military
Culture

The History Of Video Games And The Military

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Nov 17, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The 77 People On The Bin Laden Raid Who Are Staying Quiet
Military Life

UNSUNG HEROES: The 77 People On The Bin Laden Raid Who Are Staying Quiet

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Nov 14, 2014

10 Leadership Lessons from One Of Britain’s Greatest Soldiers
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10 Leadership Lessons from One Of Britain’s Greatest Soldiers

By Crispin Burke

Posted on Nov 13, 2014

What The Civil War Can Teach Us About Women In Combat
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What The Civil War Can Teach Us About Women In Combat

By Anna Granville

Posted on Nov 10, 2014

Robert O’Neill Is Not The Hero Of The Bin Laden Raid
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Robert O’Neill Is Not The Hero Of The Bin Laden Raid

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Nov 8, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Double Amputee Who Refused To Quit The NYC Marathon
Military Life

UNSUNG HEROES: The Double Amputee Who Refused To Quit The NYC Marathon

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Nov 7, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Naval Officer Who Gave His Life To Protect His Fellow Sailors
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Naval Officer Who Gave His Life To Protect His Fellow Sailors

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Oct 31, 2014

The Story That Brought Down The Senate’s First Iraq War Vet Was Planted By Republicans
Military Life

The Story That Brought Down The Senate’s First Iraq War Vet Was Planted By Republicans

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Oct 31, 2014

4 Blackwater Guards Found Guilty Of Nisour Square Shootings
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4 Blackwater Guards Found Guilty Of Nisour Square Shootings

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Oct 23, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Gave His Life During The Initial Invasion Of Afghanistan
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Gave His Life During The Initial Invasion Of Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Oct 17, 2014

The Historic And Evolving Role Of Women In The Military
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The Historic And Evolving Role Of Women In The Military

By Rachel A. Brune

Posted on Oct 16, 2014

Chemical Weapons In Iraq Were A Secret Danger To US Forces
History

Chemical Weapons In Iraq Were A Secret Danger To US Forces

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Oct 15, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Woman Soldier Who Received The Silver Star In Iraq
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Woman Soldier Who Received The Silver Star In Iraq

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Oct 3, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Holocaust Survivor Who Earned The Medal Of Honor For His Conduct As A POW
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Holocaust Survivor Who Earned The Medal Of Honor For His Conduct As A POW

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Sep 26, 2014

The Story Of The Man Who Fought In His Friend’s Place In Vietnam
Military Life

The Story Of The Man Who Fought In His Friend’s Place In Vietnam

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Sep 19, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Navy Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds To Save His Marines In Afghanistan
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Navy Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds To Save His Marines In Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Sep 19, 2014

General Sherman Gave America Its Best Definition Of War
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General Sherman Gave America Its Best Definition Of War

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Sep 12, 2014

13 Years After 9/11, We Are Still Waiting For Peace
History

13 Years After 9/11, We Are Still Waiting For Peace

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Sep 11, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The 2nd Lieutenant Who Was Shot In Iraq, But Refused To Go Down
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The 2nd Lieutenant Who Was Shot In Iraq, But Refused To Go Down

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Sep 5, 2014

The Last Surrender: What The US Should Learn From The End Of World War II
History

The Last Surrender: What The US Should Learn From The End Of World War II

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Sep 3, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine’s Marine Who Gave All On The Streets Of Najaf In Iraq
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine’s Marine Who Gave All On The Streets Of Najaf In Iraq

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 28, 2014

One Of the Best Leaders I Ever Knew Died 10 Years Ago Today In Iraq
Military Life

One Of the Best Leaders I Ever Knew Died 10 Years Ago Today In Iraq

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 25, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: A Heartfelt Tribute To A Friend Killed 8 Years Ago In Iraq
Military Life

UNSUNG HEROES: A Heartfelt Tribute To A Friend Killed 8 Years Ago In Iraq

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Aug 22, 2014

A Glimpse At Humanity In The War Of 1812
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A Glimpse At Humanity In The War Of 1812

By William Treseder

Posted on Aug 19, 2014

The Most Powerful Battlefield Innovations In History
Tech & Tactics

The Most Powerful Battlefield Innovations In History

By Crispin Burke

Posted on Aug 18, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: A Tribute To One Of The Toughest Marines I’ve Ever Served With; Wounded, But Not Fallen
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UNSUNG HEROES: A Tribute To One Of The Toughest Marines I’ve Ever Served With; Wounded, But Not Fallen

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 14, 2014

John Walsh Is Quitting His Senate Campaign
News

John Walsh Is Quitting His Senate Campaign

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Aug 8, 2014

A First-Hand Look At One Of The Fiercest Battles Of The Iraq War, 10 Years Later
History

A First-Hand Look At One Of The Fiercest Battles Of The Iraq War, 10 Years Later

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

Read This Beautiful Revolutionary War Letter
Military Life

Read This Beautiful Revolutionary War Letter

By William Treseder

Posted on Aug 4, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Fought Hard On A Narrow Mountain Road In Afghanistan
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Fought Hard On A Narrow Mountain Road In Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

10 Things You Never Realized About Full Metal Jacket
Culture

10 Things You Never Realized About Full Metal Jacket

By Ethan E. Rocke

Posted on Jul 31, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The ‘Real Heroes’ Of The Battle Of Wanat
Military Life

UNSUNG HEROES: The ‘Real Heroes’ Of The Battle Of Wanat

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 24, 2014

The 1970s Marine Corps Commercial That Will Actually Make You Want To Re-Enlist
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The 1970s Marine Corps Commercial That Will Actually Make You Want To Re-Enlist

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 22, 2014

Dunford On The Big Difference Between Iraq And Afghanistan
History

Dunford On The Big Difference Between Iraq And Afghanistan

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 21, 2014

War Is Hell, Especially For The Enemy
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War Is Hell, Especially For The Enemy

By Dave Smith

Posted on Jul 14, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Fought For 6 Hours To Rescue Downed Soldiers
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Fought For 6 Hours To Rescue Downed Soldiers

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 3, 2014

A Short History Of America’s Formal Declarations Of War
Tech & Tactics

A Short History Of America’s Formal Declarations Of War

By Adam J. Tiffen

Posted on Jul 3, 2014

presidents theodore roosevelt in military uniform
History

The 8 American presidents with the most badass military records

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 3, 2014

The First Black Americans Helped Win America’s Freedom — Then Were Abandoned
Military Life

The First Black Americans Helped Win America’s Freedom — Then Were Abandoned

By Adam J. Tiffen

Posted on Jul 1, 2014

Don’t Shackle Your Life To This Mess In Iraq
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Don’t Shackle Your Life To This Mess In Iraq

By William Treseder

Posted on Jun 24, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Medal of Honor Recipient We’ve Been Waiting For
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Medal of Honor Recipient We’ve Been Waiting For

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 20, 2014

See The Moment The President Told Kyle Carpenter He Would Receive The Medal Of Honor
Military Life

See The Moment The President Told Kyle Carpenter He Would Receive The Medal Of Honor

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 19, 2014

Our Troops Didn’t Die For Iraq’s Future — They Died For Yours
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Our Troops Didn’t Die For Iraq’s Future — They Died For Yours

By Zach Iscol

Posted on Jun 16, 2014

We Didn’t Finish The Job In Iraq
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We Didn’t Finish The Job In Iraq

By Eric Navarro

Posted on Jun 16, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The MARSOC Marine Who Fought To The Death Against A Taliban Ambush
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UNSUNG HEROES: The MARSOC Marine Who Fought To The Death Against A Taliban Ambush

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 12, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Sniper Who Created A One-Man Defensive Wall In Front Of The Taliban
News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Sniper Who Created A One-Man Defensive Wall In Front Of The Taliban

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on May 30, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Remarkable Service Record Of The Sergeant Major Killed In Afghanistan
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Remarkable Service Record Of The Sergeant Major Killed In Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on May 22, 2014

10 Years After His Death, Here’s What Pat Tillman Means To Me
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10 Years After His Death, Here’s What Pat Tillman Means To Me

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 23, 2014

Incredible Details Emerge About A British Sniper Who Killed 6 Insurgents With One Bullet
News

Incredible Details Emerge About A British Sniper Who Killed 6 Insurgents With One Bullet

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 4, 2014

Rest In Peace Roger Birkman: WWII Aviator, Psychologist, Creator Of Revolutionary Career Assessment
History

Rest In Peace Roger Birkman: WWII Aviator, Psychologist, Creator Of Revolutionary Career Assessment

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 27, 2014

Photo Of The Day: Colin Powell’s 60-Year-Old Selfie
Military Life

Photo Of The Day: Colin Powell’s 60-Year-Old Selfie

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 14, 2014

Kyle Carpenter Is The Medal Of Honor Recipient The Marine Corps Needs
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Kyle Carpenter Is The Medal Of Honor Recipient The Marine Corps Needs

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 6, 2014

The One Quote That Captures The Remarkable Skills Of Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan
Military Life

The One Quote That Captures The Remarkable Skills Of Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 28, 2014

New Report Raises Questions About Fallen Hero
Military Life

New Report Raises Questions About Fallen Hero

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 24, 2014