These Photos Follow the Journey of an Average Young Man into a Skilled and Disciplined Soldier, 1942
During the early years of World War II, various initiatives were undertaken by the U…
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The Strange World of Military Research at Natick Soldier Systems Center, 1970-1990
The Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) is responsible for the technology, rese…
These Rare Photographs Show the Everyday Life on a Navy Ship During the World War Two, 1942-1945
In 1942, shortly after the US entry into the war, the Navy established a special…
The Men of Easy Company at Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest”, 1945
Toward the end of World War II, American soldiers of Easy Company were assigned …
When Elvis Presley Joined the Army: Vintage Photos From 1958
Elvis Presley, the “undisputed King of Rock and Roll”, began his career in 1954 …
The United States During the World War One Through Rare Photographs
Isolation was a long American tradition. Since the days of George Washington, Am…
US Soldiers in Full Field Equipment Learning the Chinpull Method of Saving Men from Drowning, 1942
The chin pull method is similar to a lifeguarding technique, basically, the sold…
Living Photographs in 1918: Photographs Created by Assembling Sailors and Soldiers
Tens of thousands of soldiers, reservists, and other members of the military wer…
Marine Boot Camp Hygiene Inspection, 1951
Drill instructors perform a hygiene inspection to ensure recruits have adequatel…