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 ...

World War II marked a turning point in naval warfare and saw the development of some of the most heavily armed warships in history, including the aircraft carrier. The United States Navy played a ...

The Pacific Theater of World War II was one of the most ferocious naval campaigns in history during which capital ships ...

These are the USS Kidd (DD-661), the only Fletcher -class destroyer in its original World War II configuration, and DD-661’s sister warship USS The Sullivans (DD-537). Though 175 of the class ...

The United States showcased an impressive naval fleet in WWII. Among the numerous ships that served during the war, a select few stood out as the most decorated, earning battle stars for their ...

The “Teruzuki” was a Japanese Navy destroyer that sank near the Solomon Islands on December 12, 1942. Eight decades later, researchers have identified the wreckage in the Pacific ...

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Bonny Eagle High School Principal Ted Shane discussed his time serving on the USS Missouri, the battleship where Japan signed documents ending ...

There are more than an estimated 3000 World War II shipwrecks across the Pacific Ocean. After years of decay, some of the wrecks are spilling thousands of tons of oil and fuel into the sea.

Japan has clinched the sale of 11 Mogami-class stealth frigates, beating out warships from Germany, Spain, and South Korea in ...

One man has been working for a decade to clean up ocean oil leaks from WWII warships By Gurjit Kaur, Katia Riddle, Ailsa Chang Published July 31, 2024 at 5:17 PM EDT ...

There are more than an estimated 3000 World War II shipwrecks across the Pacific Ocean. After years of decay, some of the wrecks are spilling thousands of tons of oil and fuel into the sea.