Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

Warlord Games are now taking pre-orders for their next book for the new edition of the World War II wargame, Bolt Action.

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Exactly 80 years ago, on April 30, 1945, Darby and Sgt. Maj. John “Tim” Evans, were killed. On that same day in WWII, a DUKW amphibious vehicle sank.

Just over 80 years ago, American troops entered this Venetian city and defeated a ragged but determined German force to ...

The 173rd Brigade Support Battalion joins Italians dancing in Piazza Marconi to celebrate the 80th anniversary of their town.

In the fall of 1945, a Dutch teenager named Frieda van Schaik wrote a letter to the US military seeking the ... and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II” is a testament to the people ...

The North Korean soldiers were wearing helmets bearing the Georgian Ribbon, a symbol of the former Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. The orange and black striped ribbons on their helmets ...

The pilot made it out alive, according to the military.. Picture: Darren Cordoviz/DVIDS / AFP “Sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell ...