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History of the 3rd Marine Division
A summary history of the USMC's 3rd Marine Division including a video of their time in the Vietnam War. Archival video illustrates the story of the "Fighting Third," the 3rdMarDiv's combat chronicle during the Vietnam conflict. Includes footage from Khe Sanh and Con Thien, as well as their origin story and early history.
Oct 235 min read


History of the 25th Infantry Division - Tropic Lightning
The History of the 25th Infantry Division - Tropic Lightning. From its inception as the Hawaiian Division in 1921, through WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Global War on Terror - GWOT.
Oct 910 min read


History of the 23rd Infantry Division - Americal
From it's early days in World War II, through Panama Canal, and into the Vietnam War. Blog post includes archival footage and photos along with in-depth coverage from historian Jim Broumley.
Oct 95 min read


Summary History of US Navy Aircraft Carriers
Summary History of US Navy Aircraft Carriers. The modern Nimitz-class (CVN-68) aircraft carrier is like a small city with a medium-sized airport on the roof. The combat power carried by the carrier, its air wing, and the other ships in a U.S. aircraft carrier battle group (CVBG) provides the President, in the words of writer Tom Clancy, "presence, influence, and options."
Jun 1017 min read


A Summary History of the 2nd Marine Division
History of the 2nd Marine Division. The 2nd Marine Division is an infantry division of the United States Marine Corps. The 2nd MarDiv serves the USMC as the ground maneuver element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines of the second division have served their country with distinction during World War II, the Persian Gulf War, and now in the Global War on Terror. The 2nd Marine Division is stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Jun 84 min read


A Summary History of the 1st Marine Division
The 1st Marine Division is the largest unit on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. Nicknamed "the Old Breed," or the "Blue Diamond," the 1st Marine Division is also the most decorated unit of its size in the USMC. The 1st Marine Division is the ground combat element of the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and is stationed at Camp Pendleton in California.
Jun 86 min read
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