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African-American Medic Who Saved Dozens of Lives on D-Day Posthumously Awarded Distinguished Service Cross

African-American soldiers mooring a barrage balloon near a building + Military portrait of Waverly Woodson + Distinguished Service Cross

An African-American medic who braved enemy fire to treat hundreds of Allied troops on D-Day is finally being recognized for his bravery. In the lead-up…

Veterans Who Served At Top-Secret ‘Area 52’ Claim Base Got Them Sick – But the US Government Refuses to Acknowledge Their Mission

Satellite image of Tonopah Test Range (TTR), better known as "Area 52"

Tonopah Test Range (TTR) – commonly known as “Area 52” – is a highly-restricted base that’s jointly run by the US Department of Energy and…

Russia Launches ‘Counterspace’ Weapon Near American Satellite, Prompting Response From US Officials

Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle being deployed

The United States has accused Russia of launching a counterspace weapon with the capability of attacking an American satellite within its vicinity. Deputy US Ambassador…

Unexpected Revolutionary War-Era Discovery Made During Construction Work in Virginia

Buildings along a street in Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg is one of the most notable outdoor museums dedicated to bringing the history of the American Revolution to modern-day society. They’ll further be…

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Longest Night of Museums – A Tour of D-Day’s Heroes with World of Warships

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Promotional art featuring World War II-era warships at sea

Save the date! War History Online‘s partners are hosting a special livestream event to commemorate the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day – the Allied landings…

Wreck of Famed WWII-Era American Submarine USS Harder (SS-257) Discovered In the South China Sea

Photogrammetry model of the USS Harder (SS-257) on the seafloor

The wreck of yet another American submarine lost during the Second World War has been located beneath the water’s surface. The USS Harder (SS-257) sunk…

Royal Air Force Pilot Loses Life After Supermarine Spitfire Crashes Near RAF Coningsby

Supermarine Spitfire in flight

A Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot has died after the World War II-era Supermarine Spitfire he was manning crashed in a field near RAF Coningsby.…

Anthony Anderson, Drew Carey Hosting 2024 National Memorial Day Parade

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Male child running alongside a parade float that's driving past the White House

The American Veterans Center (AVC) is slated to hold its annual National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC on May 27, 2024. The event, which…

INTERVIEW: Undersea Salvage Expert Curt Newport Talks About His Involvement in the Searches for Challenger and USS Indianapolis

Portrait of Curt Newport + Front cover of 'Ready to Dive: Five Decades of Adventure in the Abyss'

Curt Newport is an underwater salvage expert with decades of experiencing. Along with exploring the likes of the RMS Titanic, he was also involved in…

Soviet-Era IS-3M Returning to the Arena for TANKFEST 2024

IS-3M driving along a dirt course

The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom, is gearing up for TANKFEST 2024, with the facility announcing yet another armored vehicle set to make an…

Ukraine Confirms Sinking of Russia’s ‘Last Cruise Missile Carrier’ in Crimea

Tsiklon leaving port

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has confirmed that at least one Russian vessel was struck during a missile attack on the Crimean…

Official Trailer Released for Kelsey Grammer WWII-Era Movie, ‘Murder Company’

Kelsey Grammer sitting on the set of 'Today'

In the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on D-Day, the official trailer has dropped for a new World War II-era film…