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A Look At Nazi Germany’s Love Of Heavy Tank Destroyers And Assault Guns

Daniel Russ

The tank destroyer is not really a tank, and an armored assault gun is also not really a tank which can be confusing to some…

Shattered Hopes – Missouri officer killed aboard the second ship to carry the name USS Missouri

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…

Taking The High Ground – The Bloodiest Hill Battles Of The Western Front At The Height Of World War Two

Hills and other kinds of elevated terrain have been recognized for their importance in battle ever since the dawn of war. This fact has held…

Taking The High Ground – The Bloodiest Hill Battles Of The Eastern Front At The Height Of World War Two

War History Online presents this Guest Article from Evan Pinter Hills and other kinds of elevated terrain have been recognized for their importance in battle…

From The Tank Museum: The Battle Of Kursk – Part II

Prior knowledge of the German attack enabled the Soviets to bring Operation Citadel to a halt.  Part 2 tells the story of the Soviet counterattack…

“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…

This Epic Siege In World War II Lasted For More Than 100 Days

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Evan Pinter In history, there have been many great examples of heroic last stands. Among the most…

‘Fly from the nest’ – Air Force service provides Missouri veteran opportunity to travel the globe

By Jeremy P. Ämick who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The military has offered many an opportunity to find their…

‘All because of Jack’ – Brother’s sacrifice gives veteran the opportunity for an Air Force career

War History Online presents this Guest Article from Jeremy P. Ämick Bill Wheeler reflects on his lengthy military career with a sense of pride, recalling the…

Living In No Man’s Land: The Legend of the Wild Deserters of the First World War

War History Online presents this Guest Article from by Jerome Baldwin Ever since the Great War the legend of the wild deserters has endured.  There are…

“He gave his life” – Moniteau County, Mo., soldier killed during Battle of Leyte in World War II

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…

Italian Brothers Meet A Greek Sister After 70 Years Their Father Was Attached To “Regina” Regiment In Kos Dodecanese – Greece

War History Online Presents a Guest Blog from the essayist Pietro Giovanni Liuzzi  Very often we come across dramatic events that seem to exist only in…