Liberty ships were essential parts of our response to World War II. Here what mission they accomplished, and why they were so ...

During World War II, U.S. Navy cruisers filled a vital niche between the powerful but slow battleships and the less powerful but fast destroyers.

During World War II, the war effort emphasized cooperation and teamwork among manufacturers, with companies focusing on specific aircraft types for efficient production and specialization. Boeing, ...

The war heated up, and so did production of the B-24. The H and J models arrived with no fewer than 10 .50-caliber machine guns and a maximum bomb load of about 8,000 pounds.