World War II ended generations ago, yet many of its weapons are still firing in today’s conflicts. Heavy machine guns, ...

Dec. 31 (UPI) --After 66 years of outdoor display on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol, a 4/50 gun that arguably fired the second American shot of World War II at Pearl Harbor is on the verge ...

During World War II, the United States war industry built 86,000 tanks, 96,000 bombers, 2.4 million trucks, and 6.5 million rifles to help deliver an Allied victory. (These are the 18 biggest battles ...

In mid-1945 the U.S. (USN) had an unusual, and unexpected, problem. With the naval war well in hand, the USN had plenty of battleships Navyand little use for them. Had the United States eventually ...

World War II changed everything we know about warfare, from the weapons we use to the way we fight. Despite immense technological advancements, the final naval engagement of the war wasn't fought ...

Produced in 1945 by Jam Handy, "The Naval Gun At Iwo Jima" is a sister film to "The Naval Gun at Okinawa". This film details the important role Navy guns played in assaulting Japanese forces that were ...

USS Sealion, a History: During the Pacific Theatre of Operations in WWII, U.S. Navy submarines, known collectively as “The Silent Service,” were an absolutely vital component in the defeat of Imperial ...

Key Points and Summary - The US Navy's four Iowa-class battleships—Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, and Wisconsin—were reactivated from reserve to play a crucial role in the Korean War, primarily providing ...