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“Dusting off memories” – Veteran shares story of service in Merchant Marines and U.S. Air Force

Jeremy P. Ämick writes is a military historian and author of the upcoming book “Missouri at War” by Arcadia Publishing. The education Marvin Strolberg received…

Operation Overlord: The Greatest Amphibious Landing in History – Part 1

War History Online presents this Guest Article from Joseph M. Durante June 6, 1944, was D-Day – a date that will never be forgotten in America’s…

The Awesome B-54 Ultrafortress, Boeing’s Best Piston Prop Bomber That Failed To Ever Fly

War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Hans Wiesman In this DAKOTA HUNTER Blog, you can read about the ultimate, most stretched version…

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…

World Challenge Coins and The Koin Club Present: The Origins of the Military Challenge Coin

This article is brought to you by sister brands, World Challenge Coins and The Koin Club. Founded by former Royal Marine Captain Ross Davies, Koin…

The Berlin Special Forces Team Tasked with Nuking the Soviet Union

War History Online presents this Guest Article from by James Stejskal Think the Russian threat worries the United States now? At the height of the…

“I did my bit” – Veteran served as pilot with Army Air Corps during 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…

Myths Of The Montana-Class Battleships

War History Online presents this Guest Article by Chris Knupp. Artist’s impression of the Montana class Battleship Myth #1: The Montana class Ignored the Panama Canal…

On Sale From Platinum Fighter Sales – 1944 Hawker Hurricane Mk IV – Amazing Photos

SPECIFICATIONS 1944 Hawker Hurricane  Mk IV s/n KZ321  CF-TPM  £1,695,000 Airframe: 158 hours Total Time since restoration by Hawker Restorations – 2003 Engine: Packard Merlin 500/29 158 SMOH…

Rampaging through history with new book about the Vikings – Review by David D. Kindy

“Northmen: The Viking Saga, AD 793-1241” By John Haywood Reviewed By Guest Blogger David D. Kindy For nearly 500 years, the Vikings were the scourge of much…

The Battle of Edgehill, October 1642 – Both commanders hoped to force battle

War History Online presents this Guest Article by Jemahl Evans Everyone thought it would all be over by Christmas. Everyone expected a single sharp engagement and…

Canadian Aircrew Memorial in Brecon Beacons National Park

The Brecon Beacons on a hot, bright summer’s day provides one of the most fantastic views in Britain. However on a dark rainy night in…