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A Battle That Changed The Course of the Vietnam War – Hamburger Hill

The Battle for Hamburger Hill left such a big mark on the American psyche that it has appeared in films, documentary series, video games and…

22 Incredible Images Of Crashed Luftwaffe Planes During The Battle of Britain

During the Battle of Britain, it is estimated that the Royal Air Force shot down 1887 German planes. Some planes crashed nose-first into the ground…

Krieg 1916 – A Powerful Project to Remember the Impact of War

  Krieg 1916 is an ongoing project run by Hendrik Jan Vermeulen about the impact of war. The project is called Krieg because it is…

A Desperate Fight to the Death: RMS Carmania Vs. SMS Cap Trafalgar 1914

Gabe Christy

In September 1914, WWI had only just begun. Europe was plunged headlong into the greatest conflict yet seen, but a victory for either side was…

Collected Pictures of the WW2 Battle of Kursk – The Biggest Tank Battle Ever

The Battle of Kursk was a World War II engagement between German and Soviet forces on the Eastern Front near Kursk in the Soviet Union…

He Was The First North Korean Pilot To Defect, And He Took His MiG-15 With Him

Joris Nieuwint

It was September 1953, the war in Korea had ended almost two months previously, the ceasefire had been signed and adhered to by both sides.…

Operation Sealion: Hitler’s Doomed Plan to Invade Britain

Great Britain’s success in holding out against Nazi Germany has become the stuff of national legend. The only country in Western Europe to successfully stand…

When a 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,…

The Mystery of Hitler’s Secret ‘Werewolf Bunker’

Hitler’s ambitious campaign of dominating the European continent gave us the horrors of the death camps and a deadly World War; it also left us…

Manned Torpedoes and Massive Ships – The Alexandria Raid Of World War Two

Italy’s part in WWII is usually remembered as one of failure and embarrassment. Italian forces were repeatedly rescued from defeat by their German allies. However, the…

“Appreciate their sacrifices” – Missouri veteran served with Army’s Veterinary Corps in World War I

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…

Hospice program assists Second World War veterans to celebrate their service

Second World War veteran Gerald Keller, in his wheelchair swathed in a blanket adorned with the American flag, got a standing ovation when he was…