While much of World War II is remembered as taking place on land or in the sky, the battles in the water were just as important. Protecting shipping lanes, troops, and supplies was all necessary over ...

Maybe I’m just entering that fabled “second childhood” or something. Lately, I’ve been returning to subjects that interested me when I was a kid. For many reasons ― except having a close family member ...

Explore the dramatic events of the Battle of Midway, a pivotal turning point in WWII in the Pacific! Dive into the strategic ...

Not all ships sink to the bottom of the sea due to enemy fire, as some are scuttled instead. It was common during WWII, but ...

Five years after its release, a modern WW2 naval film is surging again, as Tom Hanks' Greyhound remains a fan favorite on ...

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - It’s a floating time capsule along the lakeshore, with a unique link to U.S. history. The building of the Navy’s secret weapons connects Manitowoc to a turning point in World ...

A team of researchers recently discovered a historic bow that was blown off a World War II U.S. Navy ship during a historic battle that took place nearly 83 years ago. The long-lost bow — which was ...

Maritime experts patrolling a remote island in the South Pacific have discovered the remains of a U.S. naval vessel which sank after a WWII skirmish. The U.S.S. Laffey Association reported that a ...

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When most people think of the Pacific Theater of World War II, they envision tropical islands, heat, and jungle combat. However, the 18-day campaign in May 1943 to retake a remote Aleutian island from ...