During the night battle off Guadalcanal in late 1942, USS Minneapolis led an attack and was struck by torpedoes that tore open the ship and wrecked the bow. The transcript describes how the cruiser ...
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Guadalcanal, a new offensive

This week sees the 10th anniversary of Hitler's ascension to power in Germany, but while there may be celebrations and speeches in Germany, the Battle of Stalingrad comes to its end with the surrender ...
One of the nation’s last living survivors of the Battle of Iwo Jima is still standing tall more than eight decades later. At ...
The National Museum of the Pacific War will welcome renowned Guadalcanal battlefield researcher and guide Dave Holland for a free special meet-and-greet and book signing on March ...
A punchy history tour of iconic artillery, from early quick-firing field guns to WWII superweapons and Cold War ...
The opening ceremony kicks off with hosts including GB’s most decorated Paralympian, Sarah Storey. Plus: Steve Backshall’s on Hippo Watch. Here’s what to watch this evening ...
The “TODAY IN HISTORY feature in The Plain Dealer each day may be overlooked by some, but for me it is required reading. Most every day, there is at least one event listed that makes me contemplate ...
The gripping WW2 miniseries, spawned from Band of Brothers, is experiencing a notable resurgence in viewership, making it the ...
World War II proved that control of the oceans could determine the outcome of a global conflict. While battleships had long ...
Sally Hawkins will give you the heebie-jeebies in a grisly horror, plus Marc Silver’s tragic documentary is an absolute must-watch ...
To celebrate America 250 during the Azalea Festival, the World War II warbirds will be on display, be available for rides and ...
Reenactors brought North Dakota’s World War II history to life this weekend at the1883 Stutsman County Courthouse Historic ...