If you believe that spirits linger in locations where large numbers of men have […]
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How Tiny Tinian Played a Big Role in World War II’s End
In 1945, the world’s first atomic bomb attacks put the remote Pacific island on the map.
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Over the Side: Life on the Edge of an Aircraft Carrier
A U.S. Navy aerial photographer captured dramatic images of aircraft carrier flight operations during the Korean War.
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Book Review: Here Lies Billy the Kid
David Turk plumbs the life of Billy the Kid, from his mysterious origins to the fight over his remains
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LEAVE THEM STANDING: Confederate monuments must remain at Gettysburg to help interpret the Civil War’s causes and consequences
Prominent historian Gary W. Gallagher argues how Confederate monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield can serve as invaluable teaching tools.
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Pirates Prowl U.S. Waters With a New Weapon—A Navy License
U.S. Navy brought a situation on itself by granting its captains “letters of marque” to harass Spanish ships.
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75 Years Since Hiroshima: Atomic Bomb Photos
75 years after the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Japan in 1945, Military History shares a closer look at atomic bombs with a stunning image gallery showing nuclear weapons testing.
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Book Review: Legion Versus Phalanx
Myke Cole considers the historical clashes between formations of the Greek phalanx and Roman legion
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20 Fateful Decisions at Gettysburg
A former licensed battlefield guide breaks down the critical judgments that decided the titanic engagement’s outcome.
