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…
‘Fly from the nest’ – Air Force service provides Missouri veteran opportunity to travel the globe
By Jeremy P. Ämick who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The military has offered many an opportunity to find their…
‘All because of Jack’ – Brother’s sacrifice gives veteran the opportunity for an Air Force career
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Jeremy P. Ämick Bill Wheeler reflects on his lengthy military career with a sense of pride, recalling the…
Living In No Man’s Land: The Legend of the Wild Deserters of the First World War
War History Online presents this Guest Article from by Jerome Baldwin Ever since the Great War the legend of the wild deserters has endured. There are…
“He gave his life” – Moniteau County, Mo., soldier killed during Battle of Leyte in 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…
Italian Brothers Meet A Greek Sister After 70 Years Their Father Was Attached To “Regina” Regiment In Kos Dodecanese – Greece
War History Online Presents a Guest Blog from the essayist Pietro Giovanni Liuzzi Very often we come across dramatic events that seem to exist only in…
Milne Bay – The first Japanese Land Defeat of the Second World War
Reprinted with permission from Australian Bunker and Military Museum Milne Bay is located on the south-eastern tip of Papua. Before World War II, most of the area’s…
The Des Moines Class Cruiser – The Greatest Heavy Cruiser
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Chris Knupp Determining what would have been the greatest heavy cruiser would be a challenging task. Very…
Nautilus: The World’s First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
Diesel-powered U-boats had to surface every day for four hours to recharge the batteries. It significantly increased their exposure, and hence vulnerability. Even after the…
They Were Soldiers Once … And Still Are – The Battle of Ia Drang
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Karen Murphy, who writes on behalf of the Thomasville Times-Enterprise. ALBANY, GA — Sometimes choking back…
An Enjoyable Experience – Retired command sergeant major describes 32-year career in U.S. Army
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 Four Immortal Chaplains – Guest Blog From Joe Archino
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Joe Archino There is nothing that I enjoy more in life than visiting the many memorials…