He flew over both poles. He commanded the largest military expedition ever sent to Antarctica. And he came back with more questions than answers.

Born in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley in 1888, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd became one of the most heavily decorated naval officers and high-profile polar explorers in American history. In 1929, he made the first flight over the South Pole in a grueling 19-hour round trip from his base on the Ross Ice Shelf — and that was just the warm-up. Antarctica CruisesAntarctica Cruises

Operation High Jump, launched in December 1946, was the largest military Antarctic expedition in history — involving 13 ships, 23 aircraft, and over 4,700 military personnel. Its official mission: map the coastline, establish a base, and train troops for cold-weather operations. Its unofficial legacy? Decades of mystery, conspiracy, and legend that still captivate historians and armchair adventurers alike. All That's Interesting

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