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Submarines came to the forefront of military navies with the advent of WWI, as Germany's dangerous U-boats proved a ...

WWII veteran Tony Battaglia, who served as a medic in the Aleutian Islands Campaign and later moved to Honesdale, died Friday ...

As one of the world’s most formidable fighting forces, the United States Navy is rightfully feared worldwide. Even though the ...

On May 3, 1945, during its second war patrol, Lagarto was lost with all 80 crew members aboard. This year marks the 80th ...

There are so many fun things to do in Oahu with kids! From Waikiki to historic Pearl Harbor to the scenic North Shore, we ...

Submarines are fraught with danger, especially in times of war. Often tasked with operating solo or in pairs, submarines end ...

The Russian naval voyage came after the Russian military sent four bombers, which are capable of launching nuclear missiles, ...

The USS Enterprise (CV-6), an aircraft carrier, was the most decorated American naval vessel to fight in World War II and ...

“Why does Cairo need so many submarines and tanks?” he asked, emphasizing that after Hamas’ October 7 attack, Israel must remain vigilant and prepared for any scenario regarding Egyp ...

The Vital de Oliveira was a civilian ship, built in 1910 and outfitted as an auxiliary naval craft when Brazil entered World War II on the side of the Allies. It was transporting supplies ...

William Henry Pratt, who survived both the 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and a series of dangerous patrols aboard a ...