Past Conflicts(Page 16)

Stories that focus on America's wars, from Iraq and Afghanistan, to Vietnam, Korea, and World War I and II.

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What Politicians Don’t Understand About The War In Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

What Politicians Don’t Understand About The War In Afghanistan

By Pete Meijer

Posted on Mar 17, 2017

Poland ‘100 Percent’ Sure Minnesota Man, 98, Was Brutal Nazi SS Officer
World War II

Poland ‘100 Percent’ Sure Minnesota Man, 98, Was Brutal Nazi SS Officer

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 14, 2017

5 Harrowing Stories Of Hand-To-Hand Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

5 Harrowing Stories Of Hand-To-Hand Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 10, 2017

This Kid’s School Project Unearthed A Crazy World War II Remnant
World War II

This Kid’s School Project Unearthed A Crazy World War II Remnant

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 9, 2017

Watch The Trailer For A New Iraq War Film Written By An Actual Iraq War Veteran
Iraq War

Watch The Trailer For A New Iraq War Film Written By An Actual Iraq War Veteran

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 3, 2017

A Vietnam War Hero Discusses How The Nature Of Combat Has Changed Over The Years
Vietnam War

A Vietnam War Hero Discusses How The Nature Of Combat Has Changed Over The Years

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 2, 2017

Want To Watch Brad Pitt Play A Certain General In This New Trailer? Sure You Do
Afghanistan War

Want To Watch Brad Pitt Play A Certain General In This New Trailer? Sure You Do

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Mar 2, 2017

World War II Veteran Describes How Killing A German Soldier Stayed With Him
World War II

World War II Veteran Describes How Killing A German Soldier Stayed With Him

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 25, 2017

As A Young Captain, McMaster Commanded One Of The Most Epic Tank Battles In History
Gulf War

As A Young Captain, McMaster Commanded One Of The Most Epic Tank Battles In History

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 24, 2017

Russian WWII Theme Park Lets Kids Fight The Battle Of Berlin
World War II

Russian WWII Theme Park Lets Kids Fight The Battle Of Berlin

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 23, 2017

The Pacific HBO
World War II

‘The Pacific’: 5 things you didn’t know (until now)

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 23, 2017

Why I Think Lt Clint Lorance Is A Murderer
Afghanistan War

Why I Think Lt Clint Lorance Is A Murderer

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 22, 2017

Legendary Soldier Hal Moore Will Be Laid To Rest With A Public Funeral
Vietnam War

Legendary Soldier Hal Moore Will Be Laid To Rest With A Public Funeral

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 16, 2017

Green Beret Awarded Silver Star For Actions During Recent Battle In Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Green Beret Awarded Silver Star For Actions During Recent Battle In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 13, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

Osama Bin Laden Was Surprisingly Lax About Masturbation
Afghanistan War

Osama Bin Laden Was Surprisingly Lax About Masturbation

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 8, 2017

This Iraq War Vet Was Booted From A Gun Show Because Of His Service Dog
Iraq War

This Iraq War Vet Was Booted From A Gun Show Because Of His Service Dog

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

Posted on Feb 7, 2017

Vietnam Vet Told To Use Wag Bag In VA Hospital Room With No Toilet
Vietnam War

Vietnam Vet Told To Use Wag Bag In VA Hospital Room With No Toilet

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 7, 2017

What Trump’s Travel Ban Means For Iraqi Interpreters Who Served Alongside US Troops
Iraq War

What Trump’s Travel Ban Means For Iraqi Interpreters Who Served Alongside US Troops

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Jan 30, 2017

‘Apocalypse Now’ Is Becoming A Videogame
Vietnam War

‘Apocalypse Now’ Is Becoming A Videogame

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Jan 27, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 27, 2017

Liteky receiving the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson
Vietnam War

The Only Medal Of Honor Recipient To Ever Give His Medal Back Has Died

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 25, 2017

How Veterans Set The Precedent For America’s Greatest Protests
World War I

How Veterans Set The Precedent For America’s Greatest Protests

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 20, 2017

A Story Of Survival: How I Came Back From Losing All 4 Limbs
Afghanistan War

A Story Of Survival: How I Came Back From Losing All 4 Limbs

By John Peck

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Gunny Whose Incredible Actions Earned Him The Nickname ‘Hero Of Nasiriyah’
Iraq War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Gunny Whose Incredible Actions Earned Him The Nickname ‘Hero Of Nasiriyah’

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

I Deployed Twice To Helmand, I Can’t Believe Marines Are Going Back
Afghanistan War

I Deployed Twice To Helmand, I Can’t Believe Marines Are Going Back

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 11, 2017

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle
Vietnam War

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Jan 9, 2017

Sylvester Stallone And Adam Driver Team Up For Movie About Wounded Afghan Vet Travis Mills
Afghanistan War

Sylvester Stallone And Adam Driver Team Up For Movie About Wounded Afghan Vet Travis Mills

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

This Vets Group Thinks We Owe All Of Humanity An Apology For The Atomic Bomb
World War II

This Vets Group Thinks We Owe All Of Humanity An Apology For The Atomic Bomb

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 29, 2016

Unsung Heroes: The Marine Private Who Killed 11 Insurgents During A 30-Minute Firefight
Iraq War

Unsung Heroes: The Marine Private Who Killed 11 Insurgents During A 30-Minute Firefight

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 23, 2016

My Favorite Memory From My Afghanistan Deployment Happened At Christmas
Afghanistan War

My Favorite Memory From My Afghanistan Deployment Happened At Christmas

By Jay Arnold

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

Denzel Washington: ‘Movies Are Not Difficult. Send Your Son To Iraq. That’s Difficult’
Iraq War

Denzel Washington: ‘Movies Are Not Difficult. Send Your Son To Iraq. That’s Difficult’

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 16, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 16, 2016

Ken Burns Is Finally Making A Documentary On The Vietnam War
Vietnam War

Ken Burns Is Finally Making A Documentary On The Vietnam War

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 12, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 8, 2016

Hear The Moment The US Turned Into A Global Superpower
World War II

Hear The Moment The US Turned Into A Global Superpower

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 7, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The 2 Green Berets Who Fought Valiantly To Repel A Massive Taliban Ambush
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The 2 Green Berets Who Fought Valiantly To Repel A Massive Taliban Ambush

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 2, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

Finally, We’re Getting a TV Series With Real SOF Stories From Iraq And Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Finally, We’re Getting a TV Series With Real SOF Stories From Iraq And Afghanistan

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 10, 2016

Unsung Heroes: The legendary Marine who dove onto a live grenade to save his men
Iraq War

Unsung Heroes: The legendary Marine who dove onto a live grenade to save his men

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 10, 2016

The Story Behind The Double-Amputee Veteran Who ‘Stood’ For The National Anthem
Afghanistan War

The Story Behind The Double-Amputee Veteran Who ‘Stood’ For The National Anthem

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 1, 2016

New Film Offers Grunt’s Eye View Of Unrelenting Combat During Korean War
Korean War

New Film Offers Grunt’s Eye View Of Unrelenting Combat During Korean War

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 1, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took 3 Bullets In A Raid And Never Backed Down
Iraq War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took 3 Bullets In A Raid And Never Backed Down

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 28, 2016

Battle Of Mosul Veterans Reflect On Ongoing Offensive
Iraq War

Battle Of Mosul Veterans Reflect On Ongoing Offensive

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 21, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: Stranded In A Firefight, This Pararescueman Fought Like Hell To Save The Wounded
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: Stranded In A Firefight, This Pararescueman Fought Like Hell To Save The Wounded

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 20, 2016

Battlefield 1 May Be The Grittiest, Most Realistic War Game Yet
World War I

Battlefield 1 May Be The Grittiest, Most Realistic War Game Yet

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 19, 2016

These Star Wars-World War II mashups are iconic AF
World War II

These Star Wars-World War II mashups are iconic AF

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 17, 2016

Dear Hollywood, stop making movies about World War II
Korean War

Dear Hollywood, stop making movies about World War II

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 17, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Took Control Of Air And Ground Operations Under Enemy Fire
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Took Control Of Air And Ground Operations Under Enemy Fire

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 13, 2016

Jay Z Is Producing A TV Show About Legendary Sniper Nicholas Irving
Afghanistan War

Jay Z Is Producing A TV Show About Legendary Sniper Nicholas Irving

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 12, 2016

Korean Architecture Still Shows The Effects Of War 70 Years Later
Korean War

Korean Architecture Still Shows The Effects Of War 70 Years Later

By Brad Hardy

Posted on Oct 11, 2016

Why We Need To Stop Calling The Iraq War ‘A Mistake’
Iraq War

Why We Need To Stop Calling The Iraq War ‘A Mistake’

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 10, 2016

Remains Returned Home For F-16 Pilot Killed Protecting Ground Troops In Iraq In 2006
Iraq War

Remains Returned Home For F-16 Pilot Killed Protecting Ground Troops In Iraq In 2006

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Oct 8, 2016

We’ll Never Win The War In Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

We’ll Never Win The War In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 7, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Took A Round To The Head Saving His Men In Ramadi
Iraq War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Took A Round To The Head Saving His Men In Ramadi

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 7, 2016

Was Hitler Stoned Throughout World War II?
World War II

Was Hitler Stoned Throughout World War II?

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 5, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: This MARSOC Marine Held His Ground Even After Being Wounded And Knocked Out
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: This MARSOC Marine Held His Ground Even After Being Wounded And Knocked Out

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 29, 2016

Afghan Food Was One Great Thing About Deployment
Afghanistan War

Afghan Food Was One Great Thing About Deployment

By Jay Arnold

Posted on Sep 27, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Most Decorated Combat Cameraman Of The War On Terror
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Most Decorated Combat Cameraman Of The War On Terror

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 22, 2016

An Infantryman’s 06-07 Iraq Deployment In 7 Photos
Iraq War

An Infantryman’s 06-07 Iraq Deployment In 7 Photos

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Sep 20, 2016

Overpaid, Oversexed And Over The Military: A Review Of ‘War Virgin’
Iraq War

Overpaid, Oversexed And Over The Military: A Review Of ‘War Virgin’

By Crispin Burke

Posted on Sep 19, 2016

Afghan War Vet Running For Senate Has Perfect Response To Being Called ‘Anti-Gun’
Afghanistan War

Afghan War Vet Running For Senate Has Perfect Response To Being Called ‘Anti-Gun’

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 16, 2016

Unsung Heroes: The Harrier Pilot Who Picked Up A Rifle And Ran Into Combat
Afghanistan War

Unsung Heroes: The Harrier Pilot Who Picked Up A Rifle And Ran Into Combat

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 16, 2016

‘Generation Kill’ Author Evan Wright On The Thrill Of Combat
Iraq War

‘Generation Kill’ Author Evan Wright On The Thrill Of Combat

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 15, 2016