Most everyone is aware of the World War II amphibious landings at Normandy, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and many other islands. However, some armchair generals may not be aware of the invasion of Angaur Island in the Pacific in 1944. (more…)
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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…)
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: 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…)
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…)
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. […]
Real Combat Footage: Airborne Operations During the Battle of the Bulge
Watch real combat footage of Army units from the 101st and 82nd Airborne divisions in or near Bastogne fighting in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. (more…)
First Combat Jump During Korean War (187th Regt.)
The U.S. Army’s 187th Regiment jumps into North Korea to cut off Communist retreat. (more…)
Must See: 1933 .50 Cal Machine Gun Training Video
The Browning M-2 .50 Cal machine gun is still in heavy use by the U.S. Armed Forces today. Check out one of the first training for the .50 cal videos produced by the Army.
Amazing speech by MOH winner Army MSG Roy Benavidez
Army Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez was a true hero who shared his heart-wrenching life story the day he was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Ronald Reagan. The video inside contains comments by the President and then an amazing speech by an American hero. (more…)
Video: 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, May 1966
Video of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division (Big Red 1) C Company 1/18 Infantry Battalion in Vietnam. The footage was taken between May 3-18, 1966. (more…)