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Battle of Iwo Jima: A turning point in the Pacific War

One of the most intense and iconic battles of World War II, the Battle of Iwo Jima pushed both sides to their limits. In this ...

10 War Miniseries That Packed More Punch Than Longer Shows

Discover war miniseries that pack a powerful punch in just a few episodes, outshining many longer TV shows, from Band of ...
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WI Rapids World War II veteran shares stories from fighting in Iwo Jima

This weekend marks a special milestone for Donald Sleeter, a Wisconsin Rapids man who will turn 100 years old on Sunday.

These 10 War Movies Are Better Than 'Saving Private Ryan' (Yes, Seriously)

Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan is a masterpiece, but movies like Platoon and Come and See are more powerful and resonant ...

Destroyer, Electronic Surveillance Jet Joins U.S. Forces Massing In Middle East

Amid the ongoing military buildup, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that no one knows who would lead Iran next should ...

UFC 324 post-event facts: Justin Gaethje makes history in multiple ways

The first event of the Paramount+ era is in the books after UFC 324 took place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. For more on the numbers to come out of the event, check below for MMA Junkie's ...
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Archaeologists Discovered the ‘Holy Grail’ of Shipwrecks a Decade Ago. Now, They’re Finally Beginning to Unravel the Secrets of the ‘San José’

A new book by author Julian Sancton explores the lengthy quest to find the Spanish galleon—and the political firestorm that ...