A site from the Naval Historical Center provides biographical information on Joy Bright Hancock (1898-1986), champion for women in the Armed Services.

History of the Great White Fleet, as well as suggestions for further reading. Includes photos & links to related sources.

Read about the victory that allowed volunteers from the U.S. to move into Texas, thus beginning the Texas revolution in 1835. Explore the San Felipe incident and the man behind it, merchant Thomas F. McKinney, and check out related...

Statistical information on the USS Yorktown along with photos from World War II.

This online reproduction of the original 1913 text by Gardner W. Allen is organized chronologically beginning in 1775 and ending with 1783. An appendix includes source citations, a list of vessels, officers, privateers and other...

A description of the first battle of iron-clad ships during the Civil War. Includes great primary source documents from officers involved.

Most of us only know him as the brave captain of a sinking ship yelling out, "I have not yet begun to fight!" However, here is a more complete story of the trials and tribulations that John Paul Jones found in the service of his country.

This site provides a translation of the biography of Themistocles, the famous Greek naval commander, by Plutarch, noted ancient historian.

A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.

Extensive information about primary U.S. war ships used to protect convoys from U-Boats.

The site for the H.M.S Hood Association, the British warship that engaged the Bismarck and was sunk with only three survivors out of a total of 1418 sailors.

This resource provides information about the activities of the department and the Canadian armed services. Use the site map, navigation tools, or search to get to your particular topic of interest, whether it be defense policy, resources...

Rome begins her expansion beyond the Italian peninsula with the First Punic War against Carthage. See why Carthage was such a formidable foe.

In a passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, we learn of the military brilliance of Pompey.

This passage in William Morey's 1901 textbook explains the hostility between Antony and Octavius and Octavius' triumph.

Biographical information with personal data, education, organizations, special honors, aviation experience, and NASA experience.

This is a chapter from the John Kendall book the "History of New Orleans" that looks at the Battle of New Orleans, one of the last combats between the British and Americans during the War of 1812. It is advanced in content and style,...

Archives of eye-witness accounts of events during World War I and in-depth articles discussing the War. Includes "The Red Fighter Pilot," a memoir written by 'The Red Baron' Manfred von Richtofen who died in 1918.

PBS television has aired "Kamchatka: Siberia's Forbidden Wilderness" and this website summarizes that film. In it explores Bering Island, which was discovered by Vitus Bering who died there in 1741. It details the week long events of...

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a description of the Battle of the Philippine Sea. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.

The companion website to the documentary about German U-boats and the loss of the U-869 in particular. A video clip [1:31], interactive tours of the submarine, and other primary sources are included.

Entire online text of an original book written by the chief German Admiral in World War One.

Articles on the early Amerindians, the colonial period and slavery on the island, the battle to control Martinique, and Martinique today.

This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of the Coral Sea and the events leading up to it. Includes some pictures.