The gearing up for World War II sparked an unprecedented surge in asbestos use, as the military required vast quantities of this fire-resistant material for shipbuilding, aircraft production and ...

William Henry Pratt, who survived both the 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and a series of dangerous patrols aboard a ...

Feb. 3 is the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of the USAT Dorchester in the north Atlantic Ocean by a German U-boat.

American voters are concerned about a potential war with China, but the U.S. can sustain its submarine advantages and counter ...

Wisconsin Maritime Museum is celebrating the legacy of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company building 28 submarines for World War II.

MANITOWOC – Manitowoc County is made of hundreds of stories, many of which shine through in specific locations, such as the ...

We cannot start to say enough wonderful things about Gabrielle! She was warm, charming, and incredibly informative. I say this coming from a history major and someone who is well-versed in WWII ...

This solution could not only help submarines sense where they are without risking exposure, but also elevate a tactical ...

During World War II, a Soviet submarine torpedoed the German ship MV Wilhelm Gustloff in the Baltic Sea, killing more than 9,000, most of them war refugees; roughly 1,000 people survived.

Feb. 3 is the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of the USAT Dorchester in the north Atlantic Ocean by a German U-boat. The ...

World War II veteran Edward Jasonowicz turns 100 today. The Norway native was honored with two celebrations last weekend for ...