On April 7, 1945, the legendary Yamato – the largest ship in naval history – was attacked by waves of American carrier-borne ...

The Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on June 28, 1919, was intended to bring peace following World War I — but instead ...

To find out which American warships were the most powerful in WWII, 24/7 Wall St. referenced the World War II Database, an online collection of data regarding the people, events, equipment ...

In the United Kingdom, the army enjoys the prestige acquired during the two world wars, but it is concerned about the  threat ...

Norway's proximity to the USSR in the Cold War led to it building many military bunkers – some of them vast secret bases.

Thursday, the Dutch Embassy honored her as one of the “Rosies.” Rosie the Riveter was a cultural icon representing women who ...

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When one thinks of antisubmarine warfare (ASW) weapons of World War II, chances are the depth charge is the first weapon that comes to mind. This is understandable, since it was certainly the ...

Technological advancements made the development of these engines possible -- and forever changed the way outside observers ...