“I did my bit” – Veteran served as pilot with Army Air Corps during World War II
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…
U.S. Serviceman missing since the Korean War has been Identified
The remains of a U.S. serviceman from California missing since the Korean War have been identified and will be returned to his family for internment…
Sixth Grade Class Befriends WWII Honor Flight Veterans
Last year, Carla Cotton’s sixth grade class at All Saints’ Episcopal Day School wrote letters to veterans that were participating in an Honor Flight Network…
“Shoot for one hundred” – An American veteran who served in three wars
Colonel William “Bill” Eisenhart, 97, considers himself lucky to have lived so long. “Might as well shoot for one hundred,” he said. Eisenhart served in…
The Amazing Legacy of the Legendary F-16 Falcon – An American Icon
For many modern Americans, General Dynamic’s F-16 Fighting Falcon is the most iconic fighter jet of the United States military. The plane has been in…
Mel Gibson’s Epic “Hacksaw Ridge” Reviewed by Jack Hawkins
Hacksaw Ridge spins a crowd-pleasing yarn about a simple man who possessed extraordinary mettle and bravery. Desmond Doss, a ‘conscientious cooperator’ from Lynchburg, Virginia, saved…
5 Weapons Responsible For The Deaths Of The Soldiers Who Used Them
Throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries, military technology has advanced considerably. Along the way, that evolution has taken some disastrous turns, particularly several weapons which proved…
Tell Me Your Secrets: Online Second World War Video Game
Set in the darkest days of WWII, Tell Me Your Secrets is a short video game that puts players in the shoes of Sir Henry…
Top five war movies that strayed a bit too far from history
There is an extensive list of high-quality movies based around real battles and wars, and many of them gain some of their credibility from a…
Five Most Impractical German Inventions from World War Two
During WWII, scientists and inventors on both sides of the conflict raced to develop new and terrifying weapons that might tilt the balance in their…
Five Video Games That Owe Their Success To The Wars Of The Past
The modern games market has never been more diverse, offering a huge variety of titles in a wide range of genres. Many games offer pure…
The Berlin Special Forces Team Tasked with Nuking the Soviet Union
War History Online presents this Guest Article from by James Stejskal Think the Russian threat worries the United States now? At the height of the…