armed forces

A collection of over 250 photographs from American servicemen and women who describe their experiences and daily life while deployed in Iraq.

Examines the military power of the United States during the Iraqi War including U.S. Naval forces and Special Ops units, air power such as the B-52 Stratofortress, B-2 Bomber, F-15E Strike Eagle, Blackhawk and Apache helicopters, and the thousands of group troops engaged.

Primary and secondary source accounts help describe the weapons used in the War on Terrorism, explaining how they differ from the weapons used in other wars.

Discusses some of the strategic battles of the Korean Conflict, including the Battle of Osan, the amphibious assault at Inchon, and the Battle of Pork Chop Hill.

Buzz Williams chronicles the experiences he had while serving in the Marines, discussing how his life was turned upside down when he was called up from the reserves to fight in the front lines.

A collection of personal accounts about the experiences of World War II soldiers fighting in the Pacific which were gathered from Patrick O'Donnell's website.

Presents photographs and personal narratives that provide information about the role of American women on the battlefield, from the Revolutionary War through Operation Desert Storm.

Examines the growing role of the U.S. military in world affairs, presenting comments from soldiers and officers on the unknown territory they face in the wake of September 11, from nation building to diplomacy, and arguing that the government is giving the armed forces tasks for which they should not be held responsible.

Photographs and text provide details on the rigorous training, complex missions, and state-of-the-art equipment that comprise the American special operator experience.