Milne Bay – The first Japanese Land Defeat of the Second World War
Reprinted with permission from Australian Bunker and Military Museum Milne Bay is located on the south-eastern tip of Papua. Before World War II, most of the area’s…
The Des Moines Class Cruiser – The Greatest Heavy Cruiser
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Chris Knupp Determining what would have been the greatest heavy cruiser would be a challenging task. Very…
Nautilus: The World’s First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
Diesel-powered U-boats had to surface every day for four hours to recharge the batteries. It significantly increased their exposure, and hence vulnerability. Even after the…
They Were Soldiers Once … And Still Are – The Battle of Ia Drang
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Karen Murphy, who writes on behalf of the Thomasville Times-Enterprise. ALBANY, GA — Sometimes choking back…
An Enjoyable Experience – Retired command sergeant major describes 32-year career in U.S. Army
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 Four Immortal Chaplains – Guest Blog From Joe Archino
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Joe Archino There is nothing that I enjoy more in life than visiting the many memorials…
Greek Fire: Civil War in the “Cradle of Democracy” After World War Two
War History Online Presents this Guest Blog From Alan G. Gauthreaux. A highly motivated and extremely determined Greek army descended on communist guerrillas on three sides…
‘Sworn allegiance to duty’ – Jefferson City, Mo., Marine first Cole County resident killed in Vietnam War
Growing up on the east side of the town, Jefferson City, Mo., resident Mark Schreiber recalls the days when he and Dale Clark, a close…
Blees Military Academy – Historic Complex Highlights Story of Former Soldier, Teacher, and Entrepreneur
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…
“Faith and Fairness” – World War II Veteran’s Legacy Defined by Ministry, Education and Equal Rights
War History Online presents this Guest Blog by Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The late Dr.…
From The Tank Museum: The Battle Of Kursk – Part I
The Battle of Kursk was a massive operation, involving hundreds of thousands of men over hundreds of square miles and several weeks. These articles are a…
It Changed His Life – Former governor served with National Guard and U.S. Army in WWII era
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…