In the vast reaches of the Pacific during World War II, flying boats became lifelines and hunters, capable of patrolling ...

The Martin PBM Mariner was a unique WW2 flying boat that came with a fully functional kitchen onboard, allowing crews to prepare meals during long missions. Discover the fascinating design and role of ...

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

Donald Trump hailed his overnight blitz on Venezuela to capture Nicolas Maduro as the greatest US military operation since ...

The Navy suspected sabotage. German U-boats had sunk 120 American merchant ships in the first three months after Pearl Harbor ...

The Christmas photos of the Chinese civilian-looking cargo ship that appears to be weaponized are real. It's sitting exactly ...

Eighty years after the end of World War II, books by Hastings, Moorhouse, Clavin, and Passmore shed new light on the conflict.

President Donald Trump said a U.S. military assault succeeded in capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, ...

Lake Superior Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force is rebuilding a PBY Catalina, an unsung hero of World War II.

Christmas is traditionally intended to be a time of peace and celebration—but most recent wars have continued unabated during the holiday season.

A local man known internationally for having aided in the liberation of Norway has celebrated his 100th birthday.

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