On December 7, 1941, the United States suffered a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, a pivotal moment that launched the country into World War II and onto the global stage. Discover the World War II ...

The debate is continuing as to where the Battleship Texas will permanently reside at Galveston. The initial berthing spot was ...

U-505 was a near absolute failure as a killer, failing to sink a single ship for multiple combat tours. The U-boat couldn't ...

German U-boat strategies changed during World War II into “Wolf Packs,” in which several submarines cooperated to sink enemy ...

On November 1 1914 a Royal Navy squadron commanded by Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock intercepted the German Pacific Squadron commanded by Vice-Admiral Graf von Spee off the coast of central ...

The development of the automotive torpedo during World War I helped submarines to become more efficient by allowing them to ...

Patrick Chess of Yakima was one of three area sailors killed in the attack at Pearl Harbor. His remains were brought home in ...

December 7, 1941, began as a perfect Sunday morning. These photos show the attack by Imperial Japan that changed history.

The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked United States military installations in the Territory of Hawaiʻi beginning at ...

A look at the effects of World War II on California and its lasting impact. Every American was impacted by the Dec. 7, 1941 ...

During World War I, dazzle camouflage became a unique strategy to protect ships from enemy submarines. Ships were painted ...

For quite a while during 1941 the leaders of the allied forces in Europe fighting against Nazi Germany had pleaded with the United States to join in the fight. America had sternly opposed committing ...