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Amazing Day For 89-Year-Old Veteran, Courtesy of Honor Flight

World War Two veteran, Gene Schneider, 89, had the treat of a lifetime recently when the Milford, PA., resident was flown to Washington, D.C., by…

Missing Since The Korean War, An American Hero Returns To Texas

The Abney family of Dallas, Texas have found peace now that the remains of their family member, Army Sgt. Homer R. Abney, whose remains have…

A World War Two Disaster For The Allies: The Destruction of Convoy PQ 17

Naval intelligence and the convoy system were vital to Britain’s survival during WWII. When used together, they saved countless lives and kept supplies flowing between…

The Battle Of Alesia: The Roman Siege That Completed Julius Caesar’s Conquest of Gaul

War History Online presents this Guest Article from by Joseph M. Durante “Gaul comprises three areas…” and “the whole of Gaul was now conquered.” In 58 B.C.…

From The Tank Museum: Porsche And Henschel Turrets

Both turrets used on the Tiger II were designed and built by the Krupp company.  So why are they so often called the ‘Porsche’ and…

Long Lost Family Member Is Returned For Burial From The Korean War

The long wait for the Mainhart family of Butler, Pennsylvania is over.  The remains of their long lost family member, Army Cpl. James T. Mainhart,…

Looking Forward To Call Of Duty: WWII – Watch The Trailer

The Call of Duty franchise had its hardest year yet in 2016. The futuristic Infinite Warfare sold well, but it was eclipsed by competitors in…

Finsbury Rifles Remembered on 100th Anniversary of Defeat in WWI

April 19 stands as a black day in the history of the Finsbury Rifles. On that day in 1917, 115 men from the Penton Street…

The Story Of Indiana In World War One

In the aftermath of World War I great empires disappeared, borders changed, and the economic repercussions lasted for decades.  Between 1914 and 1918 conflict occurred…

Live Grenades And Historical Relics Discovered In Lost WWI Training Tunnels

Army land being cleared for housing at Larkhill, in Wiltshire (UK) has revealed a system of tunnels and trenches used to train troops for WWI.…

The Luftwaffe’s Trial Run – 1937 Bombing of Guernica

The Bombing of Guernica was one of the first aerial raids on defenseless civilians ever to happen. It occurred on April 26th, 1937, in the thick…

Things The Russians Did Right During Operation Barbarossa

In June 1941, Operation Barbarossa began, setting off a bloodbath that was supposed to bring the Soviet Union to its knees. Yet when Adolf Hitler…