History(Page 26)

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

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Tech & Tactics

10 Odd Weapons From US Military History 10 Odd Weapons From US Military History

By Christian Beekman

/ Nov 11 2015

History

American Women Who Served In Combat Before You Were Born American Women Who Served In Combat Before You Were Born

By Anna Granville

/ Nov 11 2015

News

Unsung Heroes: Fallen MARSOC Marine Took On IED Expert Under Heavy Fire Unsung Heroes: Fallen MARSOC Marine Took On IED Expert Under Heavy Fire

By Sarah Sicard

/ Nov 5 2015

Culture

Movie ‘Kilo Two Bravo’ Offers Unflinching Look At The Ground War In Helmand Movie ‘Kilo Two Bravo’ Offers Unflinching Look At The Ground War In Helmand

/ Nov 4 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Evacuated His Teammates From Inside A Blasted Bradley UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Evacuated His Teammates From Inside A Blasted Bradley

/ Oct 29 2015

History

‘Forgotten’ Reveals The Untold Story Of D-Day’s Heroic African-American Soldiers ‘Forgotten’ Reveals The Untold Story Of D-Day’s Heroic African-American Soldiers

By Crispin Burke

/ Oct 28 2015

Military Life

The History Of The GI Bill The History Of The GI Bill

By Sarah Sicard

/ Oct 23 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Pilot Who Stopped An Ambush On A Special Operations Team UNSUNG HEROES: The Pilot Who Stopped An Ambush On A Special Operations Team

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Oct 22 2015

History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Next Medal Of Honor Recipient Who Tackled A Suicide Bomber To Save His Men UNSUNG HEROES: The Next Medal Of Honor Recipient Who Tackled A Suicide Bomber To Save His Men

By Sarah Sicard

/ Oct 15 2015

Military Life

The Forgotten Heroes Of America’s Past Wars: Military Working Dogs The Forgotten Heroes Of America’s Past Wars: Military Working Dogs

By Rebecca Frankel

/ Oct 14 2015

News

The Almost Unbelievable Story Of The MOH Recipient Who Took Out 20 German Soldiers During World War I The Almost Unbelievable Story Of The MOH Recipient Who Took Out 20 German Soldiers During World War I

/ Oct 8 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Reservist Who Saved 16 Soldiers 4 Days Into His Deployment UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Reservist Who Saved 16 Soldiers 4 Days Into His Deployment

/ Oct 8 2015

History

How The War Overlooked In History Books Changed The Course Of America How The War Overlooked In History Books Changed The Course Of America

By Angry Staff Officer

/ Sep 30 2015

News

How Chesty Puller Earned His 5 Navy Crosses How Chesty Puller Earned His 5 Navy Crosses

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 22 2015

History

The soldier who rode a John Deere ATV into battle The soldier who rode a John Deere ATV into battle

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 17 2015

History

7 Humbling Excerpts From George Washington’s Farewell Address As America’s First President 7 Humbling Excerpts From George Washington’s Farewell Address As America’s First President

/ Sep 17 2015

News

The Brutal History Of The Army–Navy Football Game The Brutal History Of The Army–Navy Football Game

/ Sep 15 2015

Tech & Tactics

151 Years Ago, General Sherman Gave America Its Best Definition Of War 151 Years Ago, General Sherman Gave America Its Best Definition Of War

By Stephen Carlson

/ Sep 11 2015

History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Staff Sergeant Who Prevented The Taliban From Overrunning His Outpost UNSUNG HEROES: The Staff Sergeant Who Prevented The Taliban From Overrunning His Outpost

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 10 2015

History

The United States Was Called The United Colonies Until Sept. 9, 1776 The United States Was Called The United Colonies Until Sept. 9, 1776

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 10 2015

History

Augusta Chiwy: The Forgotten Nurse Who Saved Hundreds of American Lives During World War II Augusta Chiwy: The Forgotten Nurse Who Saved Hundreds of American Lives During World War II

By Jason Nulton

/ Sep 4 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Crawled 90 Yards Under Heavy Fire To Save His Men UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Crawled 90 Yards Under Heavy Fire To Save His Men

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 3 2015

Military Life

72 Years Ago, Former President George H.W. Bush Almost Died In World War II 72 Years Ago, Former President George H.W. Bush Almost Died In World War II

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 2 2015

News

How ‘Big Stick Policy’ Still Influences US Foreign Relations Today How ‘Big Stick Policy’ Still Influences US Foreign Relations Today

By Angry Staff Officer

/ Sep 2 2015

News

How Joint Special Operations Command Became America’s ‘Perfect Hammer’ How Joint Special Operations Command Became America’s ‘Perfect Hammer’

By Christian Beekman

/ Sep 2 2015

History

5 Battlefield Innovations That Came From The Rank-And-File Troops 5 Battlefield Innovations That Came From The Rank-And-File Troops

/ Aug 31 2015

History

UNSUNG HEROES: The 3 Americans Who Stopped An Armed Gunman On A Train In France UNSUNG HEROES: The 3 Americans Who Stopped An Armed Gunman On A Train In France

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Aug 27 2015

News

Lee Vs Grant: The Battle Of Two Civil War Titans Lee Vs Grant: The Battle Of Two Civil War Titans

/ Aug 27 2015

History

6 Women Who Fought In Direct Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan 6 Women Who Fought In Direct Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Aug 26 2015

News

How The First African-American Marine Received The Medal Of Honor 48 Years Ago How The First African-American Marine Received The Medal Of Honor 48 Years Ago

/ Aug 21 2015

News

Abraham Lincoln’s Speech To The 166th Ohio Regiment Shows His Admiration For The Common Soldier Abraham Lincoln’s Speech To The 166th Ohio Regiment Shows His Admiration For The Common Soldier

/ Aug 21 2015

Military Life

UNSUNG HEROES: The Air Commando Who Called In Crucial Air Support After Taking A Grenade Blast UNSUNG HEROES: The Air Commando Who Called In Crucial Air Support After Taking A Grenade Blast

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Aug 20 2015

History

How World War II Almost Didn’t End How World War II Almost Didn’t End

/ Aug 17 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Shielded His Team From A Grenade And Then Kept Fighting UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Shielded His Team From A Grenade And Then Kept Fighting

By Mark Lee Greenblatt

/ Aug 13 2015

Culture

How Hollywood Turned Audie Murphy Into A Movie Star After World War II How Hollywood Turned Audie Murphy Into A Movie Star After World War II

By Jason Nulton

/ Aug 12 2015

History

A Look At Urban Warfare On World War II’s Western Front A Look At Urban Warfare On World War II’s Western Front

/ Aug 11 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Carried 3 Men Out Of Harm’s Way Under Heavy Fire UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Carried 3 Men Out Of Harm’s Way Under Heavy Fire

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Jul 30 2015

News

The Incredible Story Of The Men Who Survived A Torpedo Attack, Sinking Ship, Sharks, And 5 Days Lost At Sea The Incredible Story Of The Men Who Survived A Torpedo Attack, Sinking Ship, Sharks, And 5 Days Lost At Sea

By Liesl Bradner

/ Jul 29 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Female Soldier Who Provided Crucial Medical Treatment Under Mortar Fire UNSUNG HEROES: The Female Soldier Who Provided Crucial Medical Treatment Under Mortar Fire

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Jul 23 2015

History

The Story Of Zaamurets, An Armored Train That Fought Its Way Across Eurasia The Story Of Zaamurets, An Armored Train That Fought Its Way Across Eurasia

/ Jul 20 2015

News

What History Can Teach Us About Leadership — Good, Bad, And Ugly What History Can Teach Us About Leadership — Good, Bad, And Ugly

By Jason Nulton

/ Jul 20 2015

History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Community That Helped When My Wife Went Into Premature Labor UNSUNG HEROES: The Community That Helped When My Wife Went Into Premature Labor

By Chad Russell

/ Jul 17 2015

Military Life

5 Times When Ignoring The Military’s Rules Paid Off In The Long Run 5 Times When Ignoring The Military’s Rules Paid Off In The Long Run

By Crispin Burke

/ Jul 16 2015

Military Life

The Militiaman, Businessman, And Patriot Who Singlehandedly Paid Off The US War Debt The Militiaman, Businessman, And Patriot Who Singlehandedly Paid Off The US War Debt

By Angry Staff Officer

/ Jul 15 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds To Save His Fallen Comrades From An IED Blast UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds To Save His Fallen Comrades From An IED Blast

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Jul 9 2015

Military Life

How Mandatory Military Service Started In The Civil War How Mandatory Military Service Started In The Civil War

By Stephen Carlson

/ Jul 7 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: This EOD Technician Received The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Valor And Selflessness UNSUNG HEROES: This EOD Technician Received The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Valor And Selflessness

/ Jul 2 2015

Military Life

Medal Of Honor Recipient’s Remains To Be Returned Home, Laid To Rest Medal Of Honor Recipient’s Remains To Be Returned Home, Laid To Rest

/ Jul 1 2015

News

What The Surrender At Appomattox Court House 150 Years Ago Teaches Us About Reconciliation What The Surrender At Appomattox Court House 150 Years Ago Teaches Us About Reconciliation

By Angry Staff Officer

/ Jul 1 2015

History

How The Korean War Started 65 Years Ago How The Korean War Started 65 Years Ago

By Stephen Carlson

/ Jun 30 2015

Military Life

Korean Family Honors Korean War Vets With An Annual Feast To Thank Them For Their Service Korean Family Honors Korean War Vets With An Annual Feast To Thank Them For Their Service

By Dennis L. Anderson

/ Jun 30 2015

News

How The Rangers Became The Badass Fighting Force They Are Today How The Rangers Became The Badass Fighting Force They Are Today

By Christian Beekman

/ Jun 24 2015

News

The Army Air Forces Dominated The Skies Of World War II The Army Air Forces Dominated The Skies Of World War II

By Jason Nulton

/ Jun 19 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Destroyed An Enemy Mortar Position With A Jammed M-16 UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Destroyed An Enemy Mortar Position With A Jammed M-16

/ Jun 18 2015

History

Few In US And Allied Countries Understand Their Defense Budgets Few In US And Allied Countries Understand Their Defense Budgets

/ Jun 18 2015

History

5 Lessons About Life And Business From All-Black Military Units In World War II 5 Lessons About Life And Business From All-Black Military Units In World War II

By Chad Storlie

/ Jun 18 2015

Military Life

How A Drunk Decision By A Terrible Commanding Officer Led To A Medal Of Honor How A Drunk Decision By A Terrible Commanding Officer Led To A Medal Of Honor

By Angry Staff Officer

/ Jun 10 2015

History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Gave His Life For His Children On Memorial Day UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Gave His Life For His Children On Memorial Day

/ Jun 4 2015

History

The Long History Of Presidential Scandal And US Politics The Long History Of Presidential Scandal And US Politics

By Jason Nulton

/ Jun 3 2015

History

6 Badass Lines From Patton’s Famously Vulgar Speech 6 Badass Lines From Patton’s Famously Vulgar Speech

/ May 29 2015

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Scout Who Swam Through A River And Cut Through An Electric Fence UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Scout Who Swam Through A River And Cut Through An Electric Fence

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

/ May 28 2015

History

How I Am Teaching My Children The Meaning Of Memorial Day How I Am Teaching My Children The Meaning Of Memorial Day

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

/ May 23 2015

Tech & Tactics

The Pararescueman Who Saved 19 Lives Under Enemy Fire The Pararescueman Who Saved 19 Lives Under Enemy Fire

/ May 21 2015

Military Life

See What Medal Of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts Told Graduating Students During A Commencement Speech See What Medal Of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts Told Graduating Students During A Commencement Speech

/ May 20 2015