American LCS gunboats were pound for pound the most heavily armed ships in the Pacific during World War II.
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‘This is all we can do for you now’: How Czech Sabotage Saved a B-17 Crew
For the men of the Tondelayo, July 30 seemed like it would yield much of the same. But on that particular raid, the Tondelayo was afforded remarkable luck in the form of Czech sabotage.
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This Ornery Knight Inspired Shakespeare’s Falstaff
He won a battle over pickled herrings and ran away from Joan of Arc.
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How Did World Media View the War in Vietnam?
This classified document sheds light on U.S. government attempts to monitor the media.
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After Shooting Her Lover, This Widowmaker Pleaded Insanity
Clad in black and wearing a veil, Laura Fair shot her man in front of his wife and kids.
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This German Baroness Dodged Cannonballs During the American Revolution
Hessian officer’s wife Frederika von Riedesel and her children were nearly shot during the battle of Saratoga.
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Why The War Hammer Was A Mighty Weapon
The hardy war hammer could fend off blows from swords and axes.
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Meet the Norwegian Warrior Who Fought in Vietnam
U.S. Army Col. Henrik “Hank” Lunde has produced an outstanding memoir of his leadership and war experiences.
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The Fighting for This Italian Town Was so Brutal They Called It the Stalingrad of the Adriatic
In an excerpt from his new book, acclaimed author James Holland describes the horrific struggle for Ortona.
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The “Wilson Walkie”—a Cottage Industry Answer to Mattel
The Wilson Novelty Company’s U.S. Army soldier toy provided kids a low-budget alternative during the Depression and World War II.