Warfare
The Complex Maneuvering of WWI's Biggest Naval Battle
On May 31, 1916, a small skirmish between British and German warships would pave the way for the biggest naval confrontation of WWI
New Fund Pledges to Protect Cultural Heritage from War and Terror
Nations and philanthropists join together to safeguard one another’s priceless treasures
This Virginia Winery Once Housed One of WWII's Most Important Spy Stations
Speakeasies are so 2012—this place has actual secrets
Allied Troops Used These Massive Pipe Bombs at Omaha Beach
World War II veteran John Raaen Jr. was there the day Allied troops stormed Omaha Beach at Normandy
Scientists Shoot Stones to Study War's Impact on Heritage Sites
The bullets caused hidden networks of fractures beneath the stones' surfaces
These Fake Trees Were Used as Spy Posts on the Front Lines of World War I
On the Western Front, meticulously crafted iron trees were used by both sides to conceal enemy forces
The Historic Innovation of Land Mines—And Why We've Struggled to Get Rid of Them
A number of researchers are developing tools to defuse or detonate land mines without harming civilians
Japan Is Getting a Ninja Museum
Officials hope the iconic warriors can sneak more tourism into the country
A Submarine Dangerously Tests How Deep It Can Go
The USS Tang was a state-of-the-art Balao class submarine, certified by the Navy to dive up to 400 feet
With Tens of Thousands Facing Starvation, Famine Is Declared in Parts of South Sudan
One million more are “on the brink” of famine
A Daring Rescue-by-Submarine, Deep in Enemy Waters
When a WWII Australian spy operation in occupied Borneo is uncovered, its operatives go into hiding. Rescuing them involves sneaking a sub into enemy water
Why the Military Is Investing in Paper Airplanes
Disposable drones could save lives—and money
What Is it Like to Be a Refugee? Here’s Your Chance to Ask One
At the U.S. Holocaust Museum, an immersive video chatting experience allows you to talk in real-time with refugees living in camps
This Artist Creates Roses From Weapons Left Behind By War
"Two Roses for Peace" brings together people on both sides of a 1982 conflict
Since First Successfully Used More Than 75 Years Ago, Ejection Seats Have Saved Thousands
The faster an airplane is moving, the harder it is to get out of: that's why ejection seats are so important
The Little-Remembered Ally Who Helped America Win the Revolution
Bernardo de Galvez’s involvement may not have been altruistic, but his contributions made a difference nonetheless
Muslim and Sikh Troops Can Now Wear Beards, Turbans and Headscarves
The U.S. Army just changed its grooming regulations to accommodate observant soldiers
Department of Defense Calls for Biodegradable, Seed-Planting Ammo
These seed bombs could make Army training easier on the environment
"Comfort Woman" Statue Stokes Old Tensions Between Japan and South Korea
She’s a silent reminder of the plight of hundreds of thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War II
The Only Live News Report from the Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, an NBC radio affiliate in Honolulu made an urgent phone call to New York. In it, he begins to describe the attack on Pearl Harbor
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