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A handful of heroes – Rorke’s Drift. Facts, Myths and Legends – Review by Mark Barnes

Mark Barnes

It could be argued that the golden era of classic war movies has now passed. The 50s and 60s offered a wide range of military dramas, but…

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…

WARBIRD FACTORY – Review by Mark Barnes

Mark Barnes
WARBIRD FACTORY - Review by Mark Barnes

Apparently printed books are making a comeback because, although digital is more convenient and often cheaper, it just isn’t the same.  I saw a post…

Blees Military Academy – Historic Complex Highlights Story of Former Soldier, Teacher, and Entrepreneur

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…

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…

The Belgian Fortress That Stopped The German Invaders For 11 Days In May 1940 – Fort Aubin-Neufchateau

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Fort d’Aubin-Neufchateau ASBL Fort Aubin-Neufchateau is just 10km from the massive fortress of Eben-Emael. While Eben-Emael…

The Martin PBM Mariner was the Accident-Prone Forerunner Of The 2016 Oshkosh Star Martin Mars

In this DAKOTA HUNTER Blog, you will read the story and see the photos of the somewhat forgotten Martin PBM Mariner. A less successful forerunner…

Remembering The Many Through The Story Of One – by Chap. (Maj.) Thomas A. Brooks

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Chap. (Maj.) Thomas A. Brooks. Remember – Memorial Day is a time to remember the ordinary…

Shanghai’s Last Stand – The ‘800 Heroes’ of Sihang Warehouse

For four long days they resisted – to stage a dramatic last stand worthy of international attention. At the first major battle since Marco Polo…

A Look Into a Hidden WWII Battlefield – Diving into D-Day

A visit to Normandy gives a real sense of WWII, the impact of D-Day and the devastation that occurred once those brave young allied soldiers…

“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…

A handful of heroes – Rorke’s Drift. Facts, Myths and Legends – Review by Mark Barnes

Mark Barnes

It could be argued that the golden era of classic war movies has now passed. The 50’s and 60’s offered a wide range of military dramas, but…