Past Conflicts(Page 17)

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

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New World War II Spy Thriller Stars Brad Pitt Killing Nazis…Again
Culture

New World War II Spy Thriller Stars Brad Pitt Killing Nazis…Again

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 12, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Recon Marine Who Killed 18 Enemy Fighters In A Single Battle
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Recon Marine Who Killed 18 Enemy Fighters In A Single Battle

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 11, 2016

Harrowing War Epic Shows WWII Before America Joined The Fray
Culture

Harrowing War Epic Shows WWII Before America Joined The Fray

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 6, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took Out A House Full Of Insurgents With His M249 And A Knife
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took Out A House Full Of Insurgents With His M249 And A Knife

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 5, 2016

Vietnam Vet Charged Following Fight With Pokémon Go Players In Memorial Park
Military Life

Vietnam Vet Charged Following Fight With Pokémon Go Players In Memorial Park

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Aug 3, 2016

Mel Gibson’s New World War II Epic Tells Story Of Legendary Army Medic
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Mel Gibson’s New World War II Epic Tells Story Of Legendary Army Medic

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 29, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: 12 Green Berets Who Took On Hundreds In This Epic Afghan Battle
History

UNSUNG HEROES: 12 Green Berets Who Took On Hundreds In This Epic Afghan Battle

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 29, 2016

Marine War Horse Honored For Battlefield Bravery In Korean War
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Marine War Horse Honored For Battlefield Bravery In Korean War

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 29, 2016

See 6 Incredible World War II Photos In Color
History

See 6 Incredible World War II Photos In Color

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 26, 2016

How the US suffered 300 casualties storming an empty island in WWII
History

How the US suffered 300 casualties storming an empty island in WWII

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 22, 2016

Ex-SEAL’s New Memoir Offers Brutally Honest Account Of Ramadi
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Ex-SEAL’s New Memoir Offers Brutally Honest Account Of Ramadi

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 15, 2016

70-Year-Old Ranger Blinded In Vietnam Says He’s Been On ‘Extended Night Mission’
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70-Year-Old Ranger Blinded In Vietnam Says He’s Been On ‘Extended Night Mission’

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jul 15, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: After Suicide Ambush, Airmen Ignored Their Wounds To Save The Team
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UNSUNG HEROES: After Suicide Ambush, Airmen Ignored Their Wounds To Save The Team

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 14, 2016

‘I Saw It Coming,’ Says Iraq Vet Of ISIS’ Rise
Military Life

‘I Saw It Coming,’ Says Iraq Vet Of ISIS’ Rise

Posted on Jul 13, 2016

Balloon Bombs — How Japan Killed Americans At Home In WWII
History

Balloon Bombs — How Japan Killed Americans At Home In WWII

By David Leffler

Posted on Jul 12, 2016

band of brothers hbo
Culture

10 things you never knew about ‘Band Of Brothers’

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 5, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The PFC Who Fought His Way Out Of A Deadly Ambush And Then Went Back
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UNSUNG HEROES: The PFC Who Fought His Way Out Of A Deadly Ambush And Then Went Back

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 1, 2016

This New War Documentary About Afghanistan Looks Intense
History

This New War Documentary About Afghanistan Looks Intense

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 28, 2016

6 Reasons Why ‘Pearl Harbor’ Is A Terrible War Movie
Culture

6 Reasons Why ‘Pearl Harbor’ Is A Terrible War Movie

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 25, 2016

How Tactics Used In Iraq And Afghanistan Can Make The US More Vulnerable In Future Wars
History

How Tactics Used In Iraq And Afghanistan Can Make The US More Vulnerable In Future Wars

By Anna Simons

Posted on Jun 23, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: To Recover A Fallen Soldier, He Attacked With A Weapon In Each Hand
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UNSUNG HEROES: To Recover A Fallen Soldier, He Attacked With A Weapon In Each Hand

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 22, 2016

Remembering The Wars Of Our Fathers
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Remembering The Wars Of Our Fathers

By Dennis L. Anderson

Posted on Jun 18, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Ranger Who Took A Grenade To The Face And Kept Fighting
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Ranger Who Took A Grenade To The Face And Kept Fighting

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 16, 2016

Tanks, Zeppelins, Bayonets. New Battlefield 1 Trailer Has It All
Culture

Tanks, Zeppelins, Bayonets. New Battlefield 1 Trailer Has It All

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 14, 2016

This WWII Naval Ship Was So Unlucky, It Almost Killed FDR
History

This WWII Naval Ship Was So Unlucky, It Almost Killed FDR

By Tahlia Y. Burton

Posted on Jun 11, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Gave His Life To Warn Others Of Insider Attack
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Gave His Life To Warn Others Of Insider Attack

By Tahlia Y. Burton

Posted on Jun 9, 2016

D-Day Veteran Calls Out Prince Harry For Not Wearing A Tie
Military Life

D-Day Veteran Calls Out Prince Harry For Not Wearing A Tie

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 4, 2016

Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Talks About War, Courage, And Sacrifice
Military Life

Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Talks About War, Courage, And Sacrifice

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 3, 2016

Unsung Heroes: The ‘Javelin Aces’ Who Laid Waste To An Iraqi Armored Unit
History

Unsung Heroes: The ‘Javelin Aces’ Who Laid Waste To An Iraqi Armored Unit

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 3, 2016

It’s Been 74 Years Since The Greatest Naval Battle In American History
History

It’s Been 74 Years Since The Greatest Naval Battle In American History

By RADM Paul Becker

Posted on Jun 2, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Gave His Life Carrying One Of His Wounded Men To Safety
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UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Gave His Life Carrying One Of His Wounded Men To Safety

By James Clark

Posted on May 26, 2016

Legendary Reporter Who Forced Us To Confront The Brutality Of Vietnam Dies At 84
Military Life

Legendary Reporter Who Forced Us To Confront The Brutality Of Vietnam Dies At 84

By James Clark

Posted on May 19, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Provided Accurate Sniper And Rocket Fire To Save His Men
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UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Provided Accurate Sniper And Rocket Fire To Save His Men

By James Clark

Posted on May 19, 2016

Confessions Of A Tank Commander
Culture

Confessions Of A Tank Commander

By James Clark

Posted on May 18, 2016

In His Run For Congress, This Iraq War Vet Isn’t Running From PTSD
Military Life

In His Run For Congress, This Iraq War Vet Isn’t Running From PTSD

By James Clark

Posted on May 18, 2016

One Of The Best Books About The Iraq War Is Now A Movie
Culture

One Of The Best Books About The Iraq War Is Now A Movie

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 13, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded Soldier Saved His Fellow Men From A 200-Man Ambush
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UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded Soldier Saved His Fellow Men From A 200-Man Ambush

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 12, 2016

10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About ‘Platoon’
Culture

10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About ‘Platoon’

By James Clark

Posted on May 5, 2016

Vietnam Vets With Agent Orange-Linked Cancer Are Still Waiting For Justice
Military Life

Vietnam Vets With Agent Orange-Linked Cancer Are Still Waiting For Justice

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 4, 2016

Iraq War Vet Derek Weida: ‘We’re Too Obsessed With This Number 22.’
Military Life

Iraq War Vet Derek Weida: ‘We’re Too Obsessed With This Number 22.’

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 30, 2016

This Might Be The Definitive War Doc About Medics In Afghanistan
History

This Might Be The Definitive War Doc About Medics In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 28, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: When His Bipod Was Damaged In An Attack, This Soldier Picked Up His Mortar And Fired 75 Rounds
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UNSUNG HEROES: When His Bipod Was Damaged In An Attack, This Soldier Picked Up His Mortar And Fired 75 Rounds

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 28, 2016

These Vietnam Marines Reunited After 50 Years To Recreate Image Of Brotherhood
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These Vietnam Marines Reunited After 50 Years To Recreate Image Of Brotherhood

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 26, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: This Soldier Killed 11 Insurgents While Bleeding From A Severed Artery
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UNSUNG HEROES: This Soldier Killed 11 Insurgents While Bleeding From A Severed Artery

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 21, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Tactical Air Controller Who Laid Waste To The Iraqi Republican Guard
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Tactical Air Controller Who Laid Waste To The Iraqi Republican Guard

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 14, 2016

Why Hasn’t The Government Learned Anything From The Agent Orange Health Crisis?
History

Why Hasn’t The Government Learned Anything From The Agent Orange Health Crisis?

By Scott Beauchamp

Posted on Apr 13, 2016

7 Crazy Facts Every Fan Of ‘The Deer Hunter’ Should Know
Culture

7 Crazy Facts Every Fan Of ‘The Deer Hunter’ Should Know

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 12, 2016

I Made The Journey Home From Afghanistan My Fallen Husband Never Could
History

I Made The Journey Home From Afghanistan My Fallen Husband Never Could

By Jane Horton

Posted on Apr 11, 2016

Watch Exclusive Footage Of Bob Hope Performing For American GIs In Vietnam
History

Watch Exclusive Footage Of Bob Hope Performing For American GIs In Vietnam

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 8, 2016

Watch A Marine WWII Ace Describe Downing 7 Japanese Bombers On His First Combat Patrol
News

Watch A Marine WWII Ace Describe Downing 7 Japanese Bombers On His First Combat Patrol

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 7, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took A Bullet To The Head And Kept Fighting
News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took A Bullet To The Head And Kept Fighting

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 31, 2016

10 Incredible Photos Of The Heroes Who Fought The Vietnam War
History

10 Incredible Photos Of The Heroes Who Fought The Vietnam War

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 29, 2016

This Is The Iraq War Documentary Every Veteran Must See
Culture

This Is The Iraq War Documentary Every Veteran Must See

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 26, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded
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UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 24, 2016

The First Female Marine To Serve In A Combat Zone Volunteered For Vietnam
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The First Female Marine To Serve In A Combat Zone Volunteered For Vietnam

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 18, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Killed 4 Enemy Fighters, 1 With His Hands
News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Killed 4 Enemy Fighters, 1 With His Hands

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 17, 2016

‘Hyena Road’ Brings Grinding Complexity Of Ground Combat In Afghanistan To The Screen
History

‘Hyena Road’ Brings Grinding Complexity Of Ground Combat In Afghanistan To The Screen

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Mar 10, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Her Life To Protect Countless Others
News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Her Life To Protect Countless Others

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 10, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded And Under Fire, This MARSOC Corpsman Kept Fighting
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UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded And Under Fire, This MARSOC Corpsman Kept Fighting

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 3, 2016

SEAL Team 6 Member Edward C. Byers Jr. Awarded The Medal Of Honor
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SEAL Team 6 Member Edward C. Byers Jr. Awarded The Medal Of Honor

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 29, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Fallen Corpsman Who Took On A Special Mission To Save An Infant
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Fallen Corpsman Who Took On A Special Mission To Save An Infant

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 18, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Navy Corpsman Who Killed The Shooter In An Afghan Insider Attack
News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Navy Corpsman Who Killed The Shooter In An Afghan Insider Attack

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 11, 2016

A Post-9/11 Widow Honors Katherine McFarland, Who Lost Her Husband And His Brothers In WWII
History

A Post-9/11 Widow Honors Katherine McFarland, Who Lost Her Husband And His Brothers In WWII

By Jane Horton

Posted on Feb 10, 2016

The Message That Ended The First Major Offensive In The Pacific During WWII
History

The Message That Ended The First Major Offensive In The Pacific During WWII

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2016