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Battle of Jutland – Won by the Numbers

Since the rapid innovation of mechanical technologies that marked the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, very few points in the history of Western civilization…

D-Day – A Look at All 5 Beaches with Original Footage and Photos

76 years ago, in Northern France, one of the most essential operations of World War II took place. As a part of Operation Overlord, the…

When “The Best Years” are Past – Aircraft “Boneyards”

In November 1946, a little over one year after the end of World War II, RKO Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn released the movie “The Best…

D-Day’s Armored Innovations that May Have Turned the Tide

In preparation for the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944, engineers and designers were hard at work to create a variety of machines…

“Lancaster Skies” – Upcoming WW II Film with Trailer and Photos

‘Lancaster Skies’ is an upcoming feature film from a small and dedicated group of film makers working under the banner of Tin Hat Productions. The…

15th Annual World War II Heritage Days Honors MoH Recipients

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a little-known non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vintage aircraft and sharing the history of yesterday with today. This year,…

D-Day Landing Ship Becomes Museum in Muskegon

When Lt. Paul Grambsch saved his ship’s tattered flag from destruction a few days after the D-Day invasion, he couldn’t know that 74 years later…

WWII Photo Leads Son to Czechoslovakia to Identify Mysterious Woman

Jerry Huffman’s father, Paul, served in World War II as a tank driver with the US Army. He was helping liberate Czechoslovakia from the Germans…

On A Hill Far Away: Remains of Marine from Chosin Reservoir Close to Being Identified

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War History Online presents this Guest Article from  Ned Forney We’ll never know the terror 18-year-old Marine PFC Edward “Eddie” Thorn experienced in the final…

American Legion Post Renamed for World War I Soldier

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…

Leading by Example – Helicopter Pilot Becomes Top Warrant Officer in MO National Gurard

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…

Found – Battle of Britain Hero, Thought Missing, Is Alive and Well in Ireland

Battle of Britain pilot John Hemingway was a hero of the Battle of Britain in World War II. He is one of the ‘Few’, as…