Valor | War History

The USS New York (LPD-21) Was Constructed With Steel From the World Trade Center

USS New York (LPD-21) transiting the Mississippi River

The USS New York (LPD-21) is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock operated by the US Navy. The fifth vessel in her class, she’s served…

Paddy Mayne Executed Some of the Most Daring Raids Against Enemy Strongholds During World War II

June Steele
Paddy Mayne standing in his military uniform

Paddy Mayne, a figure of both controversy and admiration, stands out for his contributions throughout the Second World War. His leadership in the Special Air…

Teenagers Arrested After Iwo Jima Memorial Vandalized in Massachusetts

Clare Fitzgerald
Fireworks going off in the sky behind the Iwo Jima Memorial in Fall River, Massachusetts

Two juveniles have been arrested after the Iwo Jima Memorial in Fall River, Massachusetts was vandalized. Facing charges of vandalizing a war/veteran’s memorial, the two…

Russia Is Getting So Desperate In Its War Against Ukraine That It’s Deployed Obsolete T-55 Tanks

Aerial view of a T-55

As the Russo-Ukrainian War nears the close of its second year, more reports have emerged regarding the equipment being used by Russian troops. Russia has…

Bomb Squad Called After Military-Grade Rocket Found In Washington Residence

Police officer standing with a Douglas AIR-2 Genie

The bomb squad was called in when police in Bellevue, Washington were told about an unexpected piece of military equipment in a civilian’s residence: a…

First Official Trailer for ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Shows Henry Cavill in Action

Clare Fitzgerald
Publicity still for 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'

The first trailer for Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) has been released. Starring Henry Cavill, Alex Pettyfer, Eiza González Reyna and Alan…

Medvedev: Peace Treaty Only Possible Between Russia and Japan If Land Claims Dropped

Clare Fitzgerald
View of Kunashiri from the coast of Hokkaido

The former president of Russia has made new comments regarding land claims by Japan to four islands that have been held by the former since…

New Long-Range Weapon Ready for Deployment In Ukraine – Not Even the US Army Has It Yet

Graphic of a Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) being deployed

It looks like the Ukrainian forces will be getting some new firepower in their fight against the Russians. The Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) is…

The Tank Museum Expecting Tiger Day Spring 2024 to Be Sell-Out Event

Tiger 131 driving around the track at the Tank Museum's arena

The Tank Museum is anticipating its upcoming Tiger Day Spring 2024 to be a sell-out, signaling how popular the event has gotten over the past…

Was Henry Breault Late to His Own Medal of Honor Ceremony?

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USS O-5 (SS-66) at sea + Henry Breault wearing the Medal of Honor

At the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, Connecticut, there’s an area reserved for the Submarine Force’s Medal of Honor recipients. Visitors can read…

Was Herbert Sobel Really As Horrible As ‘Band of Brothers’ Made Him Out to Be?

David Schwimmer as Herbert Sobel in 'Band of Brothers' + Herbert Sobel wearing his military uniform

Herbert Sobel is widely considered to be one of the most disliked characters in the war genre, whether that be in film or television. David…

Was the Allied Bombing of Dresden a War Crime or Wartime Necessity?

June Steele
Aerial view of the ruins of Dresden

The Bombing of Dresden, Germany stands as one of the most controversial events of the Second World War and is a stark symbol of the…