World War II saw the introduction of countless new and innovative forms of firepower. Discover the coolest facts about weapons used in WWII.

Nuclear weapons can produce some of the most devastating destruction of any device ever created by humankind -- so what ...

Neil Frye, who was 20 years old when he was killed, was a mess attendant on the USS West Virginia when it was attacked at ...

The U.S. Navy’s battleships have long been symbols of naval power and versatility, each with a unique and storied history.

Nicknamed the “Tokyo Express” by their opponents, the Japanese “tin cans” acquired the grudging respect of the Americans for ...

The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio ...

Thousands of Ukrainian civilian volunteers recently ventured into Ukraine’s countryside in the dead of night loaded with ...

The Navy fired hundreds of interceptors, some costing $28.7 million a piece, to destroy Houthi and Iranian missiles and ...

The USS Iowa has served the U.S. in its darkest hours. Now, she faces a new set of challenges: combatting the brutal passage ...

Mitchells Auction House in Cockermouth will hold a three-day country sporting sale from April 9–11, featuring valuable items including rare ...

Armored vehicles are more nuanced than most people think. Tank destroyers and assault guns both feature a cannon and tread, ...

An estimated 240,000 people were killed or went missing in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Eighty years later, the ...