The Alaska-class ships were unique American warships from World War II, designed as massive “large cruisers” or ...

From the first transatlantic telegraph cable to the Atlanta Olympics bombing, this week in history saw key events in politics, war, science and culture that shaped the world.

Construction of the Washington commenced at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, where her keel was laid down on June 14, 1938.

In 1942, Geb Galle saw bombers take off for the Doolittle Raid. His ship was later sunk and he spent a day-and-a-half in the ...