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World War I: Inception of the Aircraft Carrier

By Brad Reynolds

In 1898, Samuel P. Langley’s first flying prototype sparked interest from the U.S. Navy, which immediately began looking for military applications. Read more

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The Rise and Fall of the German U-Boat

By William F. Floyd, Jr.

On the evening of October 13, 1939, the German submarine surfaced off the Orkney Islands in the North Sea. Read more

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The USS West Virginia & The Attack on Pearl Harbor

by Chris Miskimon

During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 the primary target was Battleship Row. These capital ships had to suffice since the American carriers were away. Read more