From America’s entry into World War II in December of 1941 to the end of the conflict early in September, 1945, the United ...

They were always there to protect us when we were flying back to the carriers,’ said Jack Allen of Escondido, who flew F-8 ...

Among the storied ships of World War II, there's no lack of renown for aircraft carriers or battleships, but what were the cruisers used for?

A research team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has found the wreckage of the Indianapolis, a Navy cruiser that was torpedoed 72 years ago during the final days of World War II in one of ...

Navies around the world had big plans for 'cruiser submarines,' but they fell apart during World War II French navy submarine Surcouf in 1939. Albert Harlingue/Roger Viollet via Getty Images ...

US Navy World War II-Era Heavy Cruiser Wreckage Discovered in Pacific The U.S. warship was sunk by a Japanese submarine in July 1945. It delivered parts for the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima.

Outnumbered and outgunned, the crew of the U.S.S. Johnston fought overwhelming odds before their ship sank more than 21,000 ...