Legenda: Searching in Latvia to find WWII Remains and Give them Proper Burials
The volunteer group, Legenda, sifts through the WWII battlefields of Latvia looking for the remains of soldiers. They then exhume them and send them home…
Manned Torpedoes and Massive Ships – The Alexandria Raid Of World War Two
Italy’s part in WWII is usually remembered as one of failure and embarrassment. Italian forces were repeatedly rescued from defeat by their German allies. However, the…
The Equipment of the Samurai – Fearsome Warriors Armed to the Teeth
Samurai were the elite warriors of feudal Japan; as dominant as knights were in Europe. Their equipment was as much a display of their status…
“Appreciate their sacrifices” – Missouri veteran served with Army’s Veterinary Corps in World War I
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…
Hospice program assists Second World War veterans to celebrate their service
Second World War veteran Gerald Keller, in his wheelchair swathed in a blanket adorned with the American flag, got a standing ovation when he was…
Overlooked WW2 Weapon caches are a treasure for historians
There are a number of attractions to recommend in the Normandy spa town of Bagnoles de l’Orne, including its Belle Époque Quarter and its widely…
Second World War Veterans And Others Given Well-Deserved Awards
There are movie stars and then there are genuine stars. Rube Wolf, 90, is one of them. The Second World War veteran, who had served…
Restored WWII Spitfire to Fly Again
Jimmy Jeffrey crashed his Spitfire in Normandy during World War II. A group of villagers risked their lives to save him from the Nazis that…
Deep Cover: The Spy Who Brought Down An Empire in the Run-Up to World War One
Alfred Redl was a walking contradiction ― a splendid military career crafted by pure ambition and a sense of duty, opposed to the high treason…
Watch it here – Cinematic Trailer Release for RAID: World War II – Coming this summer
Heists taking place in banks and casinos are old hat. A heist taking place in World War II is the focus of Starbreeze Studio’s new…
Audie Leon Murphy: World War Two Hero, Medal of Honor Recipient, and Mega-Star
Some people are so amazing it is hard to believe they are real. One such man started out in the real world, moved on to…
Soaring with the Warbirds – Flying WW2 Planes in Oregon
Today’s modern air flights mainly consist sitting in a cramped seat and looking out of a tiny window. But flyers in Central Oregon had the…