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How a WWII submariner took the fight directly to the Japanese
Cmdr. Lawson P. “Red” Ramage led his submarine, Parche, to hell and back.
By Jon Guttman
How Battle Brick Customs carved out a space for military collectors
The company produces kits based on real military vehicles, ranging from World War II tanks to modern U.S. Army Humvees and Special Forces boats.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Sunken USS Yorktown leaves researchers ‘flabbergasted’ in latest dive
Eighty-three years after sinking during the Battle of Midway, the USS Yorktown is still revealing secrets.
Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end
This V-E Day marks the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender to Allied forces.
VA’s online legacy project adds names of 210,000 vets lost overseas
The expansion of the veterans online memorial includes the names of almost 93,000 veterans killed overseas during World War II.
Trump proclaims Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in WWII
Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday designating May 8, 2025, as a “day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.” It is not a federal holiday.
The subtle genius of the ‘chess scene’ in ‘Saving Private Ryan’
Captain Miller’s revelation humanizes soldiers and exposes the tragic irony of war.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drill
The BRP Miguel Malvar took on water while being towed ahead of a live-fire drill in the South China Sea.
Viet Cong targeted US officers — they hadn’t counted on this sergeant
With all higher ranks out of the fight, Sgt. Matthew Leonard took command to save his fellow soldiers.
By Jon Guttman
Saigon was falling. President Ford was playing golf.
As the situation in Vietnam was deteriorating, President Ford could be found hitting the links.
Silence to violence: What the bridge scene in ‘1917′ says about war
A re-watch of "1917" reveals much about duty and sacrifice, but the bridge scene is its violent awakening. It tells us that war doesn’t wait for clarity.
By Clay Beyersdorfer