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A Brief History Of The AR-15: A Classic American Weapon

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Sam Bocetta If the Bald Eagle represents the land of the free than the AR-15 represents…

“Our Little Celebration” – Russellville Veteran Spent Christmas Aboard Tango Boat In Vietnam War

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…

War Children: Civilian Survival in World War Two

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…

“We Have A Responsibility” – Sister shares story of brother’s ultimate sacrifice 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…

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…

“Wentworth Military Academy” – Historical Missouri Military Academy Has Trained Young Cadets Since 1880

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…

Quickly Raising Armies In The English Civil War

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 General’s Upbringing” – Legacy of General John J. Pershing Preserved Through State Historic Site

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 M.S. Wilhelm Gustloff” – Review by Mark Barnes

In early April 1938, the Nazis, ever mindful of positive propaganda and cementing their grip on the European political agenda, sent the brand new Kraft…

Where Patton Awarded McAuliffe: The 101st Airborne HQ Chateau in Bastogne Revisited

In this Dakota Hunter Blog, you will read about an insane plan that the Germans deployed in a final effort to break the imminent Allied…

“War Without Garlands: Operation Barbarossa 1941-1942” – Review by Chris Buckham

Much has been written about Operation Barbarossa such that it is hard to see where new or unique information may be presented. Robert Kershaw has…

“Luftwaffe In Colour” – Book Review by Mark Barnes

There has been a steady growth in the fashion for colorizing black and white photographs and you only have to spend a short time on…