Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...

More than 7,000 Marines were killed and 20,000 wounded during the historic battle from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, when ...

The U.S. suffered a harrowing surprise attack on December 7, 1941,from Japan that propelled the country to the forefront of World War II. Watch to learn about the World War II battleships and ...

Patrol torpedo boat PT-109 was built by the Electric Launch Company, now known as Elco Motor Yachts, headquartered in Bayonne, New Jersey. It was laid down on March 3, 1942, launched on June 20, 1942, ...

This video showcases the hard-fought battle of the Marines in the Guadalcanal Campaign, starting on August 7, 1942.

80 years ago, American Marines won a costly victory on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima.

“Guam: The Battle for an American Island in World War II,” is No. 8 on James Hallas’ well-regarded list of titles covering ...

Four local Black men made history as members of the Montford Point Marines, the first Black unit to serve in the Marine Corps ...

Join WECT as we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting some of the people, places, and events that shaped black ...

After 38 years in the Army, Lt. Gen. John Morrison Jr. has retired, leaving behind a legacy that will help the Army be ...

Here is a look at the life of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator. Personal Birth date: ...

It would go down as one of the biggest carrier battles of World War II. Japan lost three aircraft carriers and more than 300 planes. On Saipan, the Marines and army faced an enemy well dug-in and ...