In one of the most intense aerial battles of World War II, a uniquely upgunned B-17 bomber went head-to-head against 17 of ...

The Guadalcanal campaign was one of the fiercest and longest battles in the Pacific, exacting heavy losses on both American and Japanese forces. Although the island seemed minor, its Henderson ...

The USS Minneapolis, a member of the New Orleans-class cruisers, served in numerous major battles in the Pacific Theater during World War II, earning the ship and its crew 17 battle stars.

Corporal Frank S. Wright, 98, of Lodi, is one of the last living WWII Marine Raiders. He received the honor of a lifetime at this year's NFC Championship Game. Here is Frank's story.

Assigned to the Southwest Pacific Area of operations in the summer of 1942, I Corps, under the command of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, led the first successful Allied land campaign against the ...

The Pacific, the sister series to Band of Brothers, followed several Marines through World War II, drawing on their memoirs. Check out our latest YouTube videos. Watch here 🎥 ...

Defensive battles of the Pacific According to the bill text, the Congressional medal would apply to U.S. service members who fought in “defensive battles” in the Pacific from Dec. 8, 1941 to ...

Squad-level wargame set in WW2 Pacific Theater that focuses on the battles of the United States Marines against the forces of Japan. Relive those glorious moments of the Marine history in their ...

The Junkers Ju 88 was initially intended to be a fast bomber to complement the Heinkel He 111 and He 177 heavy bombers and Junkers Ju 87 dive bombers in its fleet.

The Vought F4U Corsair was both a land and carrier-based fighter plane. Favored by U.S. Marines in the Pacific, and also included in British and New Zealand fleets, the Corsair boasted a maximum ...

During WW2, the US Marines started using a code based on Navajo. The code was never cracked by the enemy and played a crucial role in the war in the Pacific.