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: Sir Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill may be most well known for his time spent as the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II, but he contributed…
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…
Dad’s Army Arnold Ridley Went From real British Soldier to Playing One on TV
They say gaining real life experience in any given field is the only way to truly learn something, to help you retain the valuable information…
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…
Flying the Me 262 – Amazing Footage Of A Flyable Nazi Jet Fighter
There are very few aircraft in the history of aviation as unique and innovative as the Messerschmitt Me 262. This was created out of desperation.…
Red Eagle’s Raid – The Fort Mims Massacre
Many war leaders are defined by a single incident, one that exhibits their skills, character, and even limitations. For Red Eagle, the Creek Indian war…
How The Introduction of Military Drill Changed Warfare Forever
The arrival of gunpowder led to many changes in warfare. One of the most important was the introduction of the military drill. A method of…