William T. Perkins Jr: The Only Photographer to Receive the Medal of Honor
There are few service members who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, and even fewer who have done so as a photographer. In fact,…
The Most Unforgiving Battlefield Conditions in Military History
When discussing battles throughout the history of warfare, the participants and the equipment and tactics they used are usually the focus. However, the actual physical…
During the Vietnam War, the CIA Paid Spies with Products from the Sears Catalog
Sometimes the most interesting aspects of military operations are the small logistical matters that are often overlooked. An example of this is how the CIA…
Charlie Beckwith: How The Father Of Delta Force Formed The Elite Fighting Group
In the 1960s, Charlie Beckwith from the US military helped set up and lead an elite force of troops akin to the British SAS. Code-named…
This Art Installation Pays Tribute to the Soldiers Who Lost Their Lives in Vietnam
At the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois is one of the most powerful pieces of military art ever constructed. Titled Above and Beyond,…
Remember When Mickey Mouse Fought In the Vietnam War?
There was a lot of protest surrounding the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. Many felt the government was unjust in its decision to conscript men…
This Multiple Purple Heart Recipient is the Most Decorated Native American Soldier in US History
Pascal Cleatus Poolaw was a veteran of WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart in each. Over his military career,…
After 50 Years, Vietnam War Veteran Receives Purple Heart
An African American Vietnam War veteran has had his discharge status changed following work by students of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.…