World War II was fought on land, in the air, and at sea. Before America joined the conflict, the US Navy had a fleet of around 700 ships. But by the war's end, the Navy's fleet had grown to well ...

Many acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B ...

The new leader of one of Mobile’s landmark attractions says he’s ready to bring World War II history to the next generation.

Jimmy Carter's military service would not only advance the Navy's new nuclear submarine program, it would later color his views as president of the United States ... World War II was still ...

Two new aircraft carriers are being named after Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, continuing the Navy convention of naming ...

U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers needing to leave the ongoing battle against Iran-backed Houthi rebel missile and drone ...

The lead vessel of the United States ... battleship that was laid down after World War I but canceled due to the Washington Naval Treaty, signed in 1922. “The Virginia-class submarine represents ...

Albert “Hank” Sturgess Jr. earned nine battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation for his bravery while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.

On a cloudless day off the Philippines coast, Shigetoshi Kaneko held onto floating debris while adrift, clinging to hope after esc ...