While much of World War II is remembered as taking place on land or in the sky, the battles in the water were just as important. Protecting shipping lanes, troops, and supplies was all necessary over ...

The Battle of the Java Sea was one of the most pivotal naval clashes of World War II in the Pacific, marking a devastating ...

While some of the wrecks were first located over 30 years ago, the latest expedition allowed for a far more detailed and comprehensive survey, thanks to cutting-edge imaging technology, researchers ...

National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Bob Ballard revisits the Iron Bottom Sound—rediscovering vessels, and making new finds. The IJN Teruzuki fought fiercely in the first and second naval battles of ...

Immerse yourself in the pivotal moments of World War II at the Battle of Midway, as we delve into the daring torpedo strike ...

A team of researchers recently discovered a historic bow that was blown off a World War II U.S. Navy ship during a historic battle that took place nearly 83 years ago. The long-lost bow — which was ...

When most people think of the Pacific Theater of World War II, they envision tropical islands, heat, and jungle combat. However, the 18-day campaign in May 1943 to retake a remote Aleutian island from ...

A pair of U.S. veterans are headed home after one of the last visits to the Philippines by Americans who fought there during World War II. Navy veteran Arthur Grabiner, 99, of New York City, and Army ...

World War II was fought across land, sea, and air. Soldiers and tanks battled on the ground, bombers and escort planes struck in the air, and battleships clashed at sea. WWII proved the dominance of ...