Military service is a tradition in some families, with sons following the paths of their fathers and sometimes grandfathers in choosing a military career.
It is a devotion to duty that leads many sons to follow in the footsteps of their elders to serve in the military, especially when that [...]
World War I was known at the time as the "Great War" primarily because of the immense scale of conflict involved, the number of soldiers killed on both sides, and how it shaped the world from that point forward.
It has been said that the "Great War" changed the science [...]
Armies have been wearing head protection for thousands of years, from as far back as the gold helmet of the Sumerian King Meskalamdug of the First Dynasty of Ur (26th-25th century BCE).
Also made of bronze in that day, the helmets were designed to protect warriors from arrows and swords, [...]
America honors its veterans in many ways to give thanks for their service as well as sacrifices and show appreciation for the men and women of the U.S. military.
Veterans Day is probably the most recognized effort to acknowledge veterans, but it is not the only one.
Wreaths Across America, [...]
The unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was an event that shocked the world and would quickly go on to change the path of history.
Immortalized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as “a day that will live in infamy” in his well-known speech, this statement could not [...]
One of the most important days of military recognition for the United States military forces is Veterans Day coming up on November 11th.
A day of recognition for all those who have served the United States in the various branches of the military, Veterans Day offers thanks for their service [...]
Veteran’s Day is right around the corner; however, this important day of recognition is preceded by another date in military history, the birthday of the Marine Corps on November 10th.
The smallest branch of the Department of Defense, the Marine Corps has roughly 185,000 active members and 35,000 reservists today, [...]
Navy Day is celebrated on October 27 which is right around the corner, marking another great reason to visit a military history museum to learn about America’s military forces.
Yet what many people may not realize is that this date is not actually the birthday of the U.S. Navy, though it unofficially gets [...]
Military history museums are enjoyable places that make learning about military history fun and exciting.
Not only do they present a wealth of knowledge in their many displays of military artifacts and memorabilia, the military reenactments create lasting impressions by literally bringing history to life again.
Young or old, there [...]
The Sherman tank is one of the most iconic vehicles that became infamous during and after World War II for its significant contribution in helping the Allies win the war.
Equally significant, though maybe less known, was the “tank ace” Staff Sgt Lafayette "War Daddy" Pool, a brave, committed tanker and [...]
