When The US Dumped Over $10 Million Worth Of Choppers Into The Sea
One of the most iconic images from the fall of Saigon did not happen in Saigon. It happened at sea where sailors pushed helicopters off their ships.…
Former US Navy SEAL Bob Kerrey Represents the Duality of War
It is not entirely unusual for politicians to be embroiled in controversy for one reason or another and former Senator of Nebraska Joseph Robert Kerrey…
US Pilot Gerald Young: Rescued Comrades from the Jungle of Vietnam
It is often said that greater love hath no man than he who gives his life for his friends. That sentiment is the reason why…
A Fatal Failing Of Intelligent Leadership in the Vietnam War – The Battle Of Lima Site 85
There is a remote mountaintop in north-eastern Laos called Phou Phathi, and the locals said it was a place where phi, or spirits, lived. By…
Pilot Ed Freeman: Awarded the MOH for service at the Battle of Ia Drang Valley
Flying his helicopter over 14 times into a hot landing zone, Pilot Ed Freeman earned the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Ia Drang…
Vice Admiral James Stockdale, US Navy: Medal of Honor
For many prisoners, the moment their enemy captures them marks the beginning of the end of their war. Others see it as a new phase.…
James E. Williams, Medal of Honor: The Most Decorated Enlisted Sailor in the US Navy
The greats of the United States Navy are usually champions of the oceans. Rear Admiral Richard O’Kane and famous submarine Commander Rear Admiral Eugene Fluckey…
The Only Marine to Earn a Medal of Honor for Actions as a POW, Donald Cook Was Truly Unbreakable in the Face of the Enemy
To be clear, there have been multiple Marines who displayed inexplicable gallantry in combat warranting a Medal of Honor before they were subsequently captured. However,…
John J. McGinty III – Racing through the Jungles of Vietnam to Save his Men
Part of being a good combat leader involves sending men into a possibly extremely hazardous environment – then pursuing relentless devotion to their well-being and…
“Sharing my story” – Local veteran served as parts specialist with infantry battalion in Vietnam War
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick – the author of the upcoming Burnt District Press release “Together as One:…
Operation Linebacker II – The Massive Bombing Campaign That Brought Peace In Vietnam
Operation Linebacker II was the ultimate oxymoron and a repetition of a favoured American tactic for bringing about peace on an Asian battlefield. Just like…
He put up such a fight in captivity that the Viet Cong executed him out of frustration
Captain Humbert Roque Versace (July 2, 1937 – September 26, 1965), affectionately called “Rocky,” was an officer of the United States Army. He went on…