For one South Dakota family, the discovery is good news ... Elmer was stationed on the USS Edsall, an American ship sunk by Japanese forces. “I remember when she got the message that he was ...

Navigating the treacherous waters of Ironbottom Sound alongside USS South Dakota and four destroyers, Rear Admiral Willis “Ching” Lee’s fleet made first contact. Washington unleashed a ...

Aboard the Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine USS South Dakota, culinary specialists work tirelessly in incredibly tight quarters to prepare meals for up to 150 crew members. While the sub ...

World War II was one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It was the largest war ever fought, with more than 50 nations and 100 million troops involved, and it reshaped geopolitics, ...