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US to destroy its last chemical weapons
The weapons’ destruction alleviates a concern that civic leaders in Colorado and Kentucky admit was always in the back of their minds.
By Andrew DeMillo, Thomas Peipert and Dylan Lovan, AP
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Get to know the heroic namesake of the newly christened Fort Johnson
The Army redesignated Fort Polk, Louisiana, as Fort Johnson on June 13.
By Jon Simkins
Beasts of burden and their fate in World War I
An estimated 10 million horses and mules, 100,000 dogs and 200,000 pigeons were enrolled in the war effort.
From first shot to the silence of peace: Timeline of World War I
Unleashed by an archduke’s assassination, World War I gradually entangled more and more countries, killing millions of soldiers and civilians and touching multiple continents.
American doughboys in World War I depended on foreign weapons technology, US Navy might
The U.S. Navy was the best-prepared and best-equipped of all the country’s armed forces. For many years, it had been focusing much of its energy on preparing for a surface naval confrontation with Germany.
By David Longenbach, Pennsylvania State University
In the last hours of World War I, a terrible toll
Thousands of troops were dying even as the clock ticked down to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
‘Lord of the Rings’ director brings the trenches of WWI to life in stunning new documentary
Jackson used innovative production techniques to enhance and colorize almost 100 hours of original footage.
By Jon Simkins
National World War I memorial a step closer to reality
The memorial in Washington is planned for completion in 2020.
By Kathleen Curthoys
‘Each slash meant something’ — Harlem Hellfighter knifed his way to survival in the trenches of France
Johnson fainted after the hour-long fight and sustaining wounds to his arm, feet, face and back, primarily from knives and bayonets.
By Jon Simkins
Ignored for decades, WWI heroines could be recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
Hundreds of "Hello Girls" who worked as switchboard operators for front-line troops are in line to be honored by lawmakers.
Pair helps deceased WWII veteran get the honor he deserved
Mike Shults never knew Howard Knowles. But his passion for helping a fellow veteran 23 years after Knowles’ death has led to the war hero finally getting the military benefits he earned and helped his family know what happened to his remains.
By Erin McIntyre, The Daily Sentinel (Colorado) via AP
Black soldier killed in WWI was denied Medal of Honor. Advocates are now trying to change that
The U.S. soldier was badly wounded, returned to battle and fought to the death. He was recommended for the nation's highest valor award, but the award was downgraded. Some say racism had a role in that.
By Nicole Bauke