Created by the camera, photographs help tell the story of Marine Photographic Squadron VMD-254.

Jack Brukman’s journey through war: from the physical onset on Saipan to the continuous mental onslaught at home.

The story of the Hesse Heist, the theft of royal German jewels, delves into the wartime story of the Nazi elite.

Dominic Martello relived traumatic moments of his WWII combat in North Africa for the rest of his life.

During World War II, this anthem was sung by African Americans fighting fascism abroad and continuing the struggle for social justice in the United States.

Be careful about superlatives when you’re discussing military history, until you’re talking about Operation Barbarossa.

During World War II, Juneteenth celebrations were still mostly concentrated in Texas and surrounding states. El Paso and Beaumont, Texas provide striking insights into Juneteenth and the struggle for equality that Black Americans faced during the war.

In 1933-34 the gains made by gay men in Germany and the Soviet Union were abruptly reversed.

The history of drag performances can be traced back to the late 1800s. These performances can even be traced to World War I and World War II. 

Known as the “Ace of Aces,” Major Richard Ira Bong is credited with the downing of an impressive confirmed total of 40 enemy aircraft.

Seriously wounded aboard LCS-122 off Okinawa in June 1945, McCool’s steadfast leadership and disregard for his own safety saved the lives of his crew and his ship.

A combat veteran when he landed on Omaha beach on June 6, 1944, Walt Ehlers had made a promise to his mother, which often left him at odds with the morality of a soldier’s duty.