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Here are some of the Worst Friendly Fire incidents from before WWI

War History Online presents this Guest Article from by Martin Fejfar The term friendly fire became widely used during and after WWI although it had previously taken…

The Raid on Alexandria – Military History of Italy in WW2

War History Online presents this Guest Article by Bruera Clément Italy’s military history of World War II is not well known by that many people; this…

“For your tomorrow” – Missouri Veteran Describes Value of Lessons Gleaned from 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…

The Incredible WW2 Story Of Intrepid Espionage Agent Bill Chong: Agent 50

By Catherine Clement Not every secret agent is flashy and well-dressed like James Bond. In fact, sometimes the most unassuming individuals prove to be the…

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…

German War Children, civilian survival in WWII – There was hardly any food, in the last year pretty much none

War History Online proudly presents this Guest Article from Annette Oppenlander. When we examine the history of WWII, we often focus on the myriad of battles…

Quickly raising armies in the English Civil War – the infantry, or Foot, were divided into two basic units, the pikes & the muskets

By Guest Blogger Jemahl Evans England in the middle of the Seventeenth Century was the most demilitarized nation in Europe. Contemporary accounts claimed that at the…

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

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…

Filling a Historical gap – Veteran Chronicles the Service of AC-119 “Shadow” Gunships in Vietnam

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…

Unselfish Service – Missouri State Highway Patrolman died in Japanese POW camp in WWII

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…

All Part Of My Plan – Renowned police officer to be honored guest at Operation Bugle Boy dinner

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…

Fellowship of combat – Jefferson City paratrooper killed in action during second tour in Vietnam

 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…