When The Nuclear Submarine USS San Francisco Crashed Into An Undersea Mountain
Launched in 1979, the USS San Francisco is the third American ship, boat or submarine to carry a title featuring San Francisco in the name. In…
Operation Urgent Fury: The 1983 US Invasion of Grenada
In 1983, the Cold War was rather hot: Ronald Reagan was elected President of the United States and the relations between East and West deteriorated.…
Richard Bong, USA’s Legendary Ace Of Aces, Died During A Test Flight
The names that line the pages of history are many in number – the lengthy lists of men and women who fought, who died, who…
“The God of War” – Soviet Artillery of the Cold War
The Russian army referred to artillery as “the god of war.” Its destructive power not only shattered enemy formations but also transformed the shape of…
Keeping The Promise – Air Force veteran finishes career while commander of 24th NORAD Region
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families…
The Man Who Saved the World From Nuclear Destruction
The Man Who Saved the World from Nuclear Destruction Remember, remember the 26th of September, when the unknown man becomes a defender. That could be…
“Armored experience” – Veteran discusses service with 14th Armored Cavalry in 1960s Germany
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Treachery – The Spies Who Betrayed British Military Secrets During the Cold War
Political idealism. Bitter disillusionment. Greed. Romance. There are plenty of reasons why people betray their countries by becoming spies. In post-WWII Britain, they all came…
Lucky As Hell – Air Force veteran transitioned from transport to jet aircraft during Cold War
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“Worth the expense” – Spouse of late veteran continues efforts to acquire military memorial marker
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
“A moment’s notice” – Veteran Discusses Cold War Service with Air Force’s Titan II Missiles
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
When the Soviets Shot Down A U-2 Spyplane, The Cold War Turned Hot
The Lockheed U-2 also known as the “Dragon Lady” is a high altitude recon aircraft that was built in 1957 to gather a range of…