WWII deserters the US Army tried to hide: the 2013 book revealed how gangs of AWOL GIs terrorized Paris with a reign of mob-style violence
The book The Deserters: A Hidden History of World War II, by Charles Glass, tells an interesting WWII story that not many have heard –…
The U.S. had “Backpack Nukes” that would be carried to battlefields during the cold war
If you think the tensions between Russia and United States have reached the heights of insanity now, you should invest some time to learn about…
A Cameraman’s last picture – Tragedy as an Undetonated Bomb Explodes on the USS Oriskany (Watch)
The USS Oriskany was on its first Korean mission when disaster struck its deck. It was caught on film, as seen in this video. How and…
These WW2 Railwaymen Gave Their Lives to Prevent a Munitions Disaster
Close your eyes and imagine an act of wartime courage. What do you picture? A soldier carrying a comrade to safety? A captain buying his…
MOH: Shot In The Face And Wounded by Grenade, Charged Machine Gun Nest But Can’t Remember Doing It
When there is no personal account of the valor it takes to receive a Medal of Honor it is most often because the gallant have…
Genocide And War Crimes – The Worst Japanese Massacres of WWII
The Japanese Army during World War II committed many crimes against humanity that were ordered by the government and high command. In the Japanese equivalent…
The Heroic US Coast Guard Cutter Crew Who Battled U-Boats In WWI – An Amazing Tale of Bravery
The Navy Cross is awarded for valor and heroism while in service with the United States Naval Forces. Since its creation in 1919, there have…
Terrible Punishments, Desperate Men – Desertion in the American Civil War
It is the American Civil War. You have been walking hundreds – perhaps thousands of miles – in tattered clothes and worn out shoes. You…
The Tragic Loss of Nathan Bruckenthal, The Only US Coast Guard Casualty of the Iraq War
The Iraq War is most often remembered for its ground combat. The insurgency which gripped the country after the fall of Saddam Hussein focused its…
Fast Facts – Hitler Gambles Everything: The Battle of the Bulge
A desperate gamble by a struggling army, the Battle of the Bulge was Hitler’s last great attempt to end the Second World War on terms…
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn’t catch & ‘em – An Analysis of the Exfiltration Operation that followed the Battle at Chalmette
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Martin K.A. Morgan The U.S. history memory of the Battle of New Orleans has traditionally focused on…
Defying Orders, He Rescued his Friends Under Fire, Dakota Meyer Became First Living Marine Recipient of the Medal of Honor in 38 Years
When his first request to join the firefight inflicting a heavy toll on his friends was denied, Corporal Dakota Meyer obeyed. He could hear the…