Christmas and War in the U.S. Armed Forces
America’s fighting men and women have endured the hardships of combat for almost 250 years. However, those hardships haven’t prevented Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen from celebrating the Holy holiday. CombatTales.com presents a look at American war fighters celebrating Christmas during times of war. (more…)
U.S. Army soldiers box during World War I
Rare video footage of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 27th Infantry Division boxing. (more…)
World War II Landing Operations in the Pacific
Recently uncovered color video footage of U.S. Navy and Marines forces conducting combat landing operations in the Pacific Theater. Large numbers of captured Japanese soldiers are also shown. (more…)
World War II Video of Captured Japanese Soldiers from Hospital Ship Tachibana Maru
United States forces captured the Japanese hospital ship Tachibana Maru in early August 1945 after it was discovered the Japanese were transporting fresh troops and weapons to battle areas of need. (more…)
101st Division Soldiers Find Weapons Cache – Ashau Valley Vietnam 1969
Watch as soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 101st Division find a weapons cache in the Ashau Valley in Vietnam and then prepare to destroy the weapons and ordinance. Video shot on April 2, 1969. (more…)
VIDEO: Launching of USS Midway – CV 41 in 1945
Video footage of the launching of the aircraft carrier, CV-41, on Midway on 20 March 1945. Decommissioned in 1992, the Midway is now a museum ship at the USS Midway Museum, in San Diego, California. (more…)
Video: 1st Infantry Division, 18th Infantry Regiment March 1966 Vietnam
Raw video of soldiers from the United States Army’s 1st Battalion, of the 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One) in March, 1966 in Vietnam. (more…)
Mass Surrender Of Japanese Troops Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands 25 June-3 July 45
Raw video with added music. Large group of Japanese prisoners in compound, Prisoners struggle to get water from water cans, Prisoners in compound eating “K” rations, Prisoner is treated by US medics outside of tent. Two trucks loaded with prisoners move toward and away from camera, Facial studies of prisoners in trucks, Prisoners are counted […]
Sixth Marine Division War Dogs at Iwo Jima in World War II
Thousands of dogs were used during World War II by U.S. forces during World War II. Many died during their service of helping protect American soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen. Look inside for historic video of military working dogs of the 6th Marine Division conducting operations at Iwo Jima in 1945 during World War II. […]
Memories of D-Day: The Invasion of Europe
In June of 1944 the Allies landed thousands of troops on the shores of Normandy, France. Look inside for video and photos of the historic military mission. (more…)
U.S. Air Force Bombs and Strafes Enemy in Vietnam 1967
Over an hour of U.S. Air Force bombing and strafing videos from 1967 in Vietnam. Check the list of pilots to see if one of your veteran friends or family was involved. (more…)
Real Combat Footage: Arnstadt and Bamberg, Germany 1945
89TH DIV ENTERS ARNSTADT Germany – 10 April 1945 Excellent scenes, elements of 89th Inf Div enter city after terrific artillery barrage. In the bg fires engulf houses. Seq: Soldier batters down door of house and enters; another rushes in behind him.LS, Pan, burning houses in city. RV, split file of infantrymen move along road. […]