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Hanoi Hannah, Trinh Thi Ngo, Dies at Age 85

Ian Harvey

Trinh Thi Ngo was the soft-spoken radio announcer known as Hanoi Hannah to the American troops in Vietnam who were entertained by her even as…

The Viking Mercenaries of the Byzantine Empire – The Varangian Guard

The Byzantines Hired Viking Mercenaries as Guards The relationship between the Byzantine Emperors and their Varangian Guard was a complex affair. The Byzantines were first…

“A War Not Ended” – Stephen Tharp, Jefferson City Veteran, Dedicates Career To Representing U.S. Interests In Korea

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…

Received The Medal of Honor for Defending The USS Liberty Against an Attack From Israel

Jeff Edwards

The United States and Israel have not always seen eye to eye, but they have been nothing less than strong allies since the Israeli State…

WWII Pilot & Commander Nancy Harkness Love: A Symbol of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance

David Herold

Women have always proved their strength and abilities in all walks of life, and when it comes to flying airplanes, they haven’t fallen behind their…

Sergeant “Smokey” Smith VC: “I Don’t Take Prisoners, I’m Paid to Kill Them”

Jeff Edwards

If you ask any combat infantryman, you will hear that there are men who make their life easy in garrison and men who make their…

Battle of Taranto – A Precursor to Pearl Harbor

David Herold

Out of all the battles that took place during WWII, there are some that have had a deep impact on both sides. The Battle of…

The Battle of Telamon: A Gaulish Army Trapped Between Three Roman Armies

The Romans and the Gauls had a bitter rivalry that lasted as long as any other in the world. One of the most humiliating events…

The Battle of Stoney Creek – A Minor Fight That Changed History

In the early 1800s, two US generals tried to invade Canada. They might have succeeded, too, except for a peculiar handicap – their inability to…

WWII Medals Which Were Found In Drawer Have Been Returned to their Rightful Owner

Susan Terry was thrilled with the little dresser that her husband, Clay, had just brought home from the charity shop. Little did she know that…

The WW2 Hero Who Directed Tank Fire From The Turret Of A Sherman As The Battle Raged Around Him

As with so many brave soldiers that were decorated with the Victoria Cross, John Brunt died at a mournfully young age having achieved so much…

Discovering an Intact Luftwaffe FW190 In A Forest Clearing Outside St Petersburg (Watch)

Imagine going for a walk in the woods and coming across a World War II German war plane! Well, just such a plane was discovered…