Browse all articles on military history, medals, decorations, heroic profiles, and the stories of valor from conflicts around the world.
In 480 BC, a small Greek force held the narrow pass of Thermopylae for three days against the Persian army — a defeat...
Read MoreThe Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military award. Learn its history, the criteria for earning it, the...
Read MoreAudie Murphy received 33 decorations including the Medal of Honor by age 19. His story — from Texas poverty to the...
Read MoreFakes, reproductions, and misrepresented medals are common in the militaria market. This guide walks you through the...
Read MoreThe Korean War lasted three years, involved forces from over 20 nations, and ended in an armistice that technically...
Read MoreThe hand salute is one of the most universal gestures in military culture — but its origins, forms, and meanings vary...
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