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The Little Sub That Couldn’t: How One Japanese Vessel Spectacularly Failed at Pearl Harbor
Even before the first Japanese bomb fell on Pearl Harbor, the HA-19 and four other Type A midget submarines were meant to deal the first blow to the “sleeping giant” in the harbor.
How the Civil War Inspired This 19th-Century Poet’s Classic Christmas Song
A dramatized version of the story is currently being told in the new movie "I Heard the Bells," but the true story behind it is just as, if not more, interesting.
How Did NORAD Start Tracking Santa?
A holiday tradition began thanks to the kindness of World War II pilot and Vietnam War veteran Col. Harry Shoup.
How This American Con Man Hustled Hitler
Freeman Bernstein "nickeled" and dimed the Fuhrer.
Meet The Daring Irishman Who Rode With the Cossacks
Taken prisoner by the Japanese and the Red Army, Francis McCullaugh recorded his experiences during the Russo-Japanese War.
Tense Moments: Aerial refueling from the Boomer’s Perspective
The delicate dance between the tanker and airplane in need of the fuel for the mission is controlled by the deft hand of "the Boomer."
Living Legend: WWII Fighter Pilot Gets Honorary Promotion
Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson's military career continued well after World War II.