Today, our Nation commemorates the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima—a monumental struggle that advanced the cause of victory in the Pacific ...

The German Panther and American Sherman tanks reflected different industrial and battlefield priorities during World War II.

The restoration of early World War II artillery and anti-tank weapons reveals how engineers adapted battlefield technology to new threats. This episode examines several restored guns and explains how ...

Since 1945, one country has carried out a conventional military buildup unmatched in scale, cost and global reach. Claims ...

People sometimes forget that World War II was a dog-eat-dog struggle for resources – oil and uranium but also dozens of other materials, everything from rubber to copper. Without these strategic ...

The American 4,000 ton LST 100 is a hundred meters long and 16 meters wide. It has a top speed of 28 kilometers an hour and a range of 6,300 kilometers before needing refuelling and resupply. This ...

Lessons from the conflict are still important to the Finnish Army, especially the Jaeger Brigade, which specializes in Arctic ...

A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security at the end of the day Friday appears certain as lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave Washington for a 10-day break and negotiations ...

Joining the British Army as a private in 1933 to indulge his love of sports, Howard-Jones earned his commission in ’38 and quickly established teams in the 8th Battalion, Royal Tank Corps. His actions ...

Discover how the U.S. Ghost Army used inflatable tanks and sound to save 30,000 lives in WWII. A technical look at the 23rd ...

The thrilling Apple TV hit and WW2 film Greyhound, starring Tom Hanks, continues its impressive performance on streaming charts.

John “Johnny Q” Quinesso Sr., a WWII Navy veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden on Thursday.