‘Voluntary spirit’ Navy service thrusts veteran into the heart of Vietnam War
By Jeremy P. Ämick When asked why he chose to enlist in the military amid the heat of the Vietnam War, Roger Thompson jokingly responded,…
“The thing to do” World War II veteran shares story of service as radio operator
During the first half of the 1940s, the draft notice was a document that many a young man anticipated receiving—a call to the colors that…
Guest blogger Alex Kershaw: THE LONGEST WINTER – AN EXCERPT
The platoon again opened fire as the Germans got to the fence. This time, it was Private First Class Milosevich who let rip with the…
Guest Blogger Geoff Moore: THE THIRD MAN IN VIENNA
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HARRY LIME Over 60 years has elapsed since the film The Third Man was first screened but you can still…
‘The frenetic lifestyle’ Dixon veteran shares story of duty assignments throughout Army career
By Jeremy P. Amick “Frenetic” is an adjective clearly describing the lives of many of those who have chosen the military as a career—and the…
‘Willing to fight for it’ Veteran discusses artillery service as Marine during the Vietnam War
By Jeremy P. Ämick Donley “Dan” Amick recognizes that although the Vietnam War is often viewed as an unpopular conflict, his personal decision to…
Guest Blogger Dan Snow: Tells us more………….
It’s great to be joining War History Online as a blogger – War History Online are a social media phenomenon! They have realised the massive…
The fringe of war
Veteran supported Vietnam War through service in Thailand By Jeremy P. Amick When speaking of his father, it is evident that Bob Sneller possesses an…
A Life Shaped By War – An American Veteran Reflects On Pearl Harbor 20 Years Of Naval Service
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…
Memories that never fade
Korean War veteran reflects on service as Army investigator By Jeremy P. Amick Like so many of his generation, Bob Kettler had no choice when…
Veteran describes service in the Navy during Vietnam War ‘It was a different time’
Veteran describes service in the Navy during Vietnam War By Jeremy P. Amick The late 1960s was distressing for many young men preparing to leave…
GUEST BLOGGER GEOFF MOORE: The Polish Boffins Who Were the 1st to crack the Enigma Codes
British master code breaker Alan Turin has been marked out as a key figure in the battle to defeat Hitler’s World War II secret…