World War II proved that control of the oceans could determine the outcome of a global conflict. While battleships had long ...

Wreckage from the USS Lexington, a US aircraft carrier which sank during World War II, has been discovered in the Coral Sea, a search team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced Monday. The ...

Key Points and Summary - America’s Essex-class aircraft carriers were the backbone of U.S. naval power in World War II’s Pacific War and stayed relevant for decades. -Larger decks, stronger armor, ...

The Vought V-173 “Flying Pancake” was one of WWII’s strangest aircraft experiments. Discover why the U.S. Navy tested this circular-wing plane.

The United States is home to an enormous range of museums. In 2015, The Washington Post reported that the country has about 35,000 of them. Needless to say, not all these establishments will appeal to ...