Anne Frank's diary gave the world a unique view of the terror of Nazi occupation. The last months of her life were darker than any page of her journal.
The 24th Special Tactics Squadron has a decorated but mysterious history. Here is the untold true of one of the most elite fighting forces in American history.
During World War II it was all hands on deck and everyone made sacrifices, even of little things. Here's why England specifically banned white bread in WWII.
What defines the greatest commander? From the Ancient Greeks through the 20th century, these are the 15 best military commanders in human history, ranked.
Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" leaves out years' worth of events, plus important context and nuance for the sake of dramatization. Here's the history you won't see.
The Army's Delta Force avoids attention to preserve its secrecy, but some info has trickled out over the years. Here's the untold truth of the mysterious force.
Hitler's seemingly tireless energy and charisma helped his efforts to rally supporters during World War II, but his drug use was likely fueling him all along.
World War II picked up the pace after the mechanized warfare in World War I. Not all of its military leaders made the best of it, and some were just awful.
In 1915, a German U-boat sank the passenger cruiser Lusitania, with 1,198 souls lost. From unheeded warnings to leaky lifeboats, that fateful day is explained.
The U.S. declares war once in a while, and most people associate this with the mobilization of troops. But there is a lot more that can, and has, occurred.
During World War II, the U.S. government created the direct predecessor of the CIA. Women played a huge role in espionage but working in that role wasn't easy.
In the early days of the Central Powers aggression ahead of World War I, U.S. leadership was adamant about not getting involved. This is why the US entered WWI.
The Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained.
The Vietnam War is known for its many tragedies, but the U.S.'s use of herbicides is often overlooked. Here are the devastating effects of Operation Ranch Hand.
As one of the deadliest conflicts in U.S. history, there were an overwhelming number of fallen soldiers to account for afterward. Here's what happened to them.
Despite being an American and a legend in baseball, Joe DiMaggio's fame was not enough to stop his family from being discriminated against during WWII.