In 1943, Britain launched one of the most daring and precision-focused air raids of World War II: the destruction of Germany's Ruhr Valley dams. Known as Operation Chastise, this extraordinary mission ...

In April 1942, sixteen American bombers launched from USS Hornet and struck Japan in one of the most daring raids of World ...

Aviator reportedly scaled 7,000 feet to evade capture, commandos spirited him away on planes sent to replace designated aircraft that got stuck and had to be blown up; Israel contributed intel ...

Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, is one of the U.S. military bases where aircraft staged for the operation that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Credit: Sr. Airman Katelynn ...

Jason Palmer: The Economist. Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist. I’m your host Jason Palmer. Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. As ...