5 Facts: One of the Most Terrifying Weapons in the World – Flamethrowers
Warning: contains shocking material. This video shows the applications in battle of one of the most psychologically terrifying weapons in the world. What is a flamethrower?…
South Australian WWII Veterans Awarded France’s Legion of Honor
In recognition of their assistance to France in 1944, four South Australian veterans have been awarded that country’s Legion of Honor. French Ambassador Christophe Lecourtier…
“Armored experience” – Veteran discusses service with 14th Armored Cavalry in 1960s Germany
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…
‘Lake Michigan’s Call to Duty,’ – Powerful Exhibition Tells The Great Lake’s Little-Known Wartime Story
Lake Michigan will never receive a medal for its contribution to the war effort from 1941 to 1945, so will have to settle for a…
An American World War Two Veteran Remembers His Service In Post-War Germany
James Murphy, 86, was a US Army combat engineer in Germany after World War II. He worked in a coal mine with his father before…
Remains Of Alabama World War Two Veteran Returning To His Hometown
The remains of Marine Corps Pfc. James O. Whitehurst were escorted from Tallahassee, Florida to Dothan, Alabama, his hometown. Accompanying Whitehurst recently was his surviving…
A Hero’s Welcome: He Laid Down His Life In The Vietnam War, Now He’s Coming Home To Texas
Air Force Captain Robert R. Barnett was 32 when he was killed in the Vietnam War. His remains were returned to Austin, Texas for burial…
Memorial Day 2017: When America Remembers Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Christopher Kelly Memorial Day this year calls on all Americans with particular significance. It calls on us to…
10 Facts – Reinhard Heydrich – The Architect Of The Holocaust Who Hitler Called “The Man With The Iron Heart”
Unless you are a WWII aficionado, it’s likely you don’t have all the facts about every Nazi official memorized. However, every individual who played a…
Church of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s War Against the Sea & Mexico
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (often referred to as “L. Ron Hubbard” or simply as “LRH”) was the controversial founder of an even more controversial religion –…
A pair of naval books from Seaforth – Review by Mark Barnes
Safe to assume regular readers of these ramblings will be up to speed on my interest in warship books and especially the classy photography that…
The Colt 1911 – Perfect Replica Of The Classic WW1 Pistol In Action (Watch)
The Colt Firearms Company has been renowned in their field for more than a century, and the M1911 pistol is a classic example of the…