On this day in History: The Malmedy Massacre
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On this day in History: The Malmedy Massacre

The Malmedy Massacre remains one of the most notorious war crimes of World War II's Western Front, a stark reminder of the brutality that characterized Germany's desperate final months.
A Simple Paperwork Error Leads to the Loss of "The Portuguese Man of War"
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A Simple Paperwork Error Leads to the Loss of "The Portuguese Man of War"

Reportedly, the helicopter had been flagged as "Red X'ed" (grounded) the previous evening by Amaral and another crew chief at Bearcat Base Camp.

With Luck and Determination: USS Marblehead and the Battle of Makassar Strait
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With Luck and Determination: USS Marblehead and the Battle of Makassar Strait

The fourth wave of seven bombers proved more damaging. At least two bombs scored direct hits on Marblehead, with a third exploding near her port bow, causing severe underwater damage and actually bending it.
USS Shaw, A Ship Destroyed at Pearl Harbor Returns from the Grave
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USS Shaw, A Ship Destroyed at Pearl Harbor Returns from the Grave

At approximately 9:25 AM, three bombs struck the destroyer's forward section, igniting massive fires that spread rapidly through the ship.

The AMC M422 Mighty Mite: The Marine Corps’ Lightweight Jeep
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The AMC M422 Mighty Mite: The Marine Corps’ Lightweight Jeep

The AMC M422 Mighty Mite was a lightweight Marine Corps vehicle built for helicopter warfare and remembered for its rare, innovative engineering.
"The Battle for Hill 63: A Costly Victory in Quang Tin Province"
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"The Battle for Hill 63: A Costly Victory in Quang Tin Province"

As American troops began climbing Hill 63 at 7:00 AM, they were met with fierce resistance from well-concealed NVA positions
Over the Seawall with the US Marines. Bloody Tarawa
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Over the Seawall with the US Marines. Bloody Tarawa

"They had to wade ashore, unprotected, waist-deep, for hundreds of yards, under fire from Japanese rifles, machine guns, and mortars. No man who waded ashore that morning will ever forget it." - Robert Sherrod
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