Could battleships return? We explain how missiles, cost, and naval strategy killed the concept and why it isn't likely ...

The total conflict of the Second World War saw battles on land, in the sky, and at sea. These are just a few Navy ships that ...

Eighteen is the legal age today, but during World War II, 21 was the legal age. At that time 18-year-olds didn't vote, but they served their country during the war with valor and accepted ...

The Second World War was fought on many fronts, with skirmishes occurring on land, in the air, and at sea alike. As a result, several forms of transportation and warfare became synonymous with the ...

What You Need to Know: During the final months of World War II, U.S. Navy battleships bombarded Japanese targets, contributing alongside Army bombers to Japan’s devastation. Post-war, most battleships ...

The Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval engagement in history, a sprawling affair that lasted from Oct. 23 to 26, 1944, involving four major engagements. In spite of hopeless odds, Japanese Adm ...

Summary: The article provides a comprehensive overview of the development and eventual abandonment of the Lion-class battleships by the Royal Navy during World War II and its aftermath. Initially ...

When you think about museums, you may picture something like the renowned Louvre Museum in Paris or the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Museums are more than just Monet and the Mona Lisa, ...

Less than one percent of Americans who served during World War II are still alive today, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Less than one percent of Americans who served during World ...

Naval vessels are staffed by some of the most courageous people in uniform you’ll ever meet. This was doubly true during the Second World War with the Pacific Ocean being a veritable battlefield ...