Not only did he have boarding parties ready, he had a film crew standing by to capture the moment: the moment when the U.S. Navy captured its first enemy warship at sea since the War of 1812.

The Wild West was filled with famous battles, but many smaller conflicts are often forgotten. Beyond the Texas Revolution and the Battle of Little Bighorn, countless lesser-known struggles shaped ...

Massachusetts was the site of various battles during the Revolutionary War, many of which will celebrate their 250th anniversary this year. Here's an overview of the key Revolutionary War battles ...

Turning the Course of the War The Battle of Plattsburgh and the Battle of Lake Champlain on September 11, 1814 salvaged two years of dismal military losses for the United States, staving off the ...