Without the structure of an official branch of the military, the US Merchant Marine would have to rely on the strength of their numbers leveraged through labor unions to protect themselves.

A tale of sacrifice and survival, the USS Taylor and USS Blakeley, two Wickes-class destroyers, exemplified the bravery and resilience of the US Navy during World War II.

For Allied leaders, 1942 was a year of incredible danger and anxiety in the Battle of the Atlantic.

USS Mason was the first US Navy fleet vessel crewed by a majority of African American sailors.

Coast Guardsman Charles Walter David Jr. volunteered to rescue sailors from the doomed USAT Dorchester and also saved the lives of two of his own shipmates.

Though lasting only 360 days, Operation Magic Carpet was the largest combined air and sealift ever organized.

This is the story of Michael McShane and how he survived the sinking of the SS Athenia, the first ship torpedoed by a U-boat in World War II.

The Battle of the Atlantic was fought with some of the newest technologies, however, in one duel, creative sailors resorted to kitchenware in an effort to fend off boarding enemy sailors.

Portrayed in the new film Greyhound, starring Tom Hanks, the Battle of the Atlantic raged for almost six years. Here is a reading list to learn more about the epic battle to supply Allied forces in Europe.

We look back at some of the best author events at The National WWII Museum.

Many entertainers and future celebrities answered their country's call and donned US Navy and Coast Guard blues, serving at sea during the war.

In the face of racism and segregation, Black men and women served in every branch of the armed services during World War II.