The Only Woman Ever To Join The French Foreign Legion Served In WWII & Vietnam
The Légion Étrangère is better known as the French Foreign Legion – a military organization open to men who are foreign nationals. In 1945, however,…
Good Lessons – Marine Corps veteran describes experience in Okinawa during Vietnam War
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…
“It Stays With You” – Army veteran served with engineer battalion during the Vietnam War
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 Most Decorated Enlisted Man In The History Of The US Air Force: Para Rescue Jumper Duane Hackney
An Air Force Cross, the Silver Star, 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses with a Combat V, 2 Purple Hearts, 18 Air Medals, and ok, we have…
Filling a Historical gap – Veteran Chronicles the Service of AC-119 “Shadow” Gunships in Vietnam
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…
10 Facts About the Battle of Ia Drang (We Were Soldiers)
In 1954, the French decided to draw their struggles in what was once called French Indochina to a close. From then until the end of…
Fellowship of combat – Jefferson City paratrooper killed in action during second tour in Vietnam
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…
Some of the Reasons for the French Military Disaster at Dien Bien Phu
Arrogance. Ignorance. Poor planning. These were the weapons with which French commanders fought the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, and with which they ensured their…
Vietnam: Ignored Heavy Damage To His Aircraft & Repeatedly Attacked Enemy FLAK With Bombs & Cannon Fire
In 1967, the US Air Force attacked an industrial facility in North Vietnam. One of the American planes was severely damaged by intense flak, both…
The Battle of Long Tan: 1500 Strong VC & NVA Force Ambushed 108 Australians – and Lost
During the Vietnam War, 108 Australian soldiers stood against some 1,500 to 2,500 Vietnamese forces near the village of Long Tan. When the battle was…
The Enemy Were Approaching, He Sat Beside His Wounded Comrade, Pulled the Pin on Two Grenades & Waited
Refusing to leave his mortally wounded comrade as the enemy approached, Australian Warrant Officer Kevin Wheatley pulled the pin on two grenades and waited for…
Leaving No Man Behind: He Missed the Evacuation Helicopter & Helped a Team Evade Capture in the Jungles of Vietnam for Over 48 Hours
To be perfectly honest, one can’t be sure how to write a headline for the Medal of Honor actions displayed by Command Sergeant Major Bennie…