Vietnam Gunboat Captain’s 1st Hand Account – Night on the River
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Richard Kirshen Patrolling the rivers of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam during daylight hours in the late…
60 Years in the Air – The MiG-21 in 27 PHOTOS
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 was a Soviet supersonic jet fighter and interceptor. In many ways, the MiG-21 was a symbol of the effective and simple Soviet…
“Grey Ghost” – The USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier – Both of Them in 28 Photos
At the height of World War II in the Pacific, heavy aircraft carriers played a significant role in the composition of the U.S. Navy. One…
War and Free Speech – The U.S. Relationship Between the Two
In the United States, World War I led to the federal government restricting what they considered unpatriotic free speech. However, it was not apparent what…
“Double Ugly” – The F-4 Phantom in 26 Photos
Without a doubt, the F-4 Phantom is among the finest fighters of the 20th century. Officially known as the McDonnell Douglas F4-Phantom II, the F-4…
“The Marines and Tet” – A Photographic Exhibition Not to Miss
Almost 50 years ago, a young 20-year-old photographer, working for Stars and Stripes Magazine, took a series of iconic photographs during the Tet Offensive in…
Must See Video: Normandy Vets Return to France Compliments of the Best Defense Foundation
Making a Remarkable Journey Back The Best Defense Foundation recently took several American WWII veterans back to Normandy this summer where they had served 74…
“Totally Fearless” Vietnam Hero Finally Awarded the Medal of Honor
A battalion of Marines who served in the Vietnam War was determined to see their leader, Sergeant John Canley (a gunnery sergeant at the time),…
Vietnam War Living History: Stories Of War From Those Who Fought
The Duke Museum of Military History in Rome, Georgia, has an ambitious plan to collect war stories from veterans of America’s wars. Presently, the museum…
A Life of Service: Decorated Vietnam Huey Pilot Retires as Warrant Officer 5 after 4 Decades
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…
Fighter Factory: 11 Grumman Combat Planes
Across the course of the 20th century, the Grumman company provided the United States Navy with some of its most successful fighter planes. FF-1 Grumman’s…
Respecting Our Soldiers – How Vietnam Changed U.S. Perceptions of War at Home
When we think of war, many of us envision images of their fellow citizens suffering. We think of soldiers who are hurt or killed overseas. …