Explore the universal drama of war: why leaders and soldiers pick up arms to fight, the technologies that have determined outcomes, the tragedies and triumphs of history’s great battles.

History & Warfare

United States Marine and Army stories from the island-to-island Pacific War take us from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima.

Medal of Honor

World war two pacific

Featuring Medal of Honor awardee First Lieutenant Robert Waugh, along with African-Americans and Lieutenants Vernon Baker and John R. Fox fighting the German Army in the Italian Campaign.

World War Two Europe

Sergeant Alvin C. York of the U.S. 82nd Division is probably the most famous Medal of Honor recipient and his combat experience is detailed here. As is the epic story of Corporal Freddie Stowers.

World war one

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton first authorized a new medal, known now as the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government to her Soldiers & Sailors.

The civil war

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Chronicles the highest award given to military personnel for their bravery, valor and harrowing sacrifices. Covering the Civil War through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to learn about the most courageous acts performed.

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