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“It Stays With You” – Army veteran served with engineer battalion during the 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 Families…

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…

Military Innovations From WW1 Which Changed the Face Of War Forever

The First World War saw incredible technological leaps forward. Though the fighting on the Western Front ground down into a terrible, soul-destroying mess, leaps forward…

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…

WW2 German Ace Stumbled Across a Crippled B-17 and Escorted It Home

Truly touching moments of humanity, ethics and morals are rather rare in warfare. The Christmas Truce of WWI was an excellent example of such humanity,…

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…

He Crashed his Plane to Save a Friend and Was Awarded the Medal Of Honor

Between November 27th, and December 13th, 1950, 30,000 United Nations troops fought a desperate defense while surrounded by 120,000 Chinese soldiers. The U.N. troops were part…

Roman Ungern von Sternberg, the Reincarnation of Genghis Khan In The Bolshevik Revolution

A mystic, a savage sadist, a madman or one of the last cavalry strategic geniuses? This peculiar warlord left an interesting trace in  Asian history.…

Marine Who Held Machine Gun Alone Was Found Next Morning With Over 200 Dead Enemies Around Him

Jeff Edwards

The history of war is comprised of many occupational specialties necessary for military victory.  Within the culture of Military Service, one would often find rivalries…

Queen Elizabeth II, The War Years

On Thursday, April 21st, Britain celebrates the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. The Queen is  both the oldest and the longest…

Battle of Berlin – The Soviets Hammering The Nail In the Coffin Of The Third Reich

For a war that left 60 million dead, countless lives permanently destroyed and hundreds of thousands homeless and in need, the Battle of Berlin proved…

The Best of the Best: Luftwaffe Aces of WWII

The Ace Fighter cult came to prominence during the First World War, which was the first conflict that utilized the use of aircraft in a…