Tsushima helped a rising Asian power consolidate its regional standing, set that power on the path to destruction in World ...

Before World War II reshaped perceptions, Japan fought alongside Britain in World War I. In this episode, we trace how the Imperial Japanese Navy entered the Mediterranean, formed the Second Special ...

The Hellcat’s forgiving flight characteristics and durability allowed less experienced pilots to survive early engagements and gain greater experience against the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Bob Ballard revisits the Iron Bottom Sound—rediscovering vessels, and making new finds.

A look at the world's oldest aircraft carriers still on active duty, examining their legacy, upgrades, and role in modern ...

The true commemoration of V-J Day lies in our actions: recording veterans’ testimonies before they are lost; teaching the next generation the human cost of war; strengthening alliances that ...