As American ground forces fought for control of Okinawa in the spring of 1945, Japanese Kamikaze pilots wreaked a grim toll on American naval forces.

Diagnosed with Hansen’s disease and unable to access medication in Japanese-occupied Philippines, Josefina Guerrero decided to join the guerrilla movement and become a spy. Her disease allowed her to move untouched by the Japanese, providing critical intel to American forces as they moved towards the Battle of Manila.

In this clip, Fred Hollis describes how he learned about the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Walter Broll was present during the German bombing attack on Bari Harbor in Italy on 2 December 1943.

In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.

The hill in question was code named Sugar Loaf by the Marines. The unassuming little hill did not appear to be anything more than a bump in the road to the Marines who lay in their positions on the morning of May 12, 1945, just a quick objective to take in a day or less. Eight days later they would find out how wrong their assumptions had been.

The technology of the Manhattan Project didn't just find its way into bombs--it powers submarines and other ships today.

R.V. Burgin and his fellow Marines were dug in on Walt’s Ridge during the Battle of Cape Gloucester.

The first bomber to hit Japan after Pearl Harbor, the B-25 Mitchell was found in every theater of the war and was a rugged, multipurpose bomber beloved by her aircrew for its survivability and ease to fly.

One of the best fighters of World War II, the F4U Corsair tormented the Japanese from Guadalcanal until the end of the war.

For generations the symbol of loyalty and faithfulness has been a dog. Here we feature some loyal dogs whose loyalty deserves attention.

In 1942, a submarine skipper grew frustrated when a requisition for an essential item was cancelled. His response is still famous in the Navy today.