USS Arizona (SSN-803) Submarine Will Be the First Named After State Since Pearl Harbor
The USS Arizona (BB-39) was among the vessels to sink during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and now the US Navy is looking to…
James Earl Jones: Hollywood’s Iconic Voice Served As An Officer in the US Army
Actor James Earl Jones had one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood. From the haunting villain of Darth Vader in Star Wars‘ to the…
Vladimir Putin Allegedly Has Escape Plan In Place, Should Russia Lose War In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has put an escape plan in place for he and other leaders if Russia happens to lose its ongoing war with…
Held Captive: Airman Richard Keirn Survived Being a Prisoner of War In Both WWII and Vietnam
Many servicemen found themselves fighting in not just the Second World War, but also in Vietnam. However, very few were held captive as prisoners of…
The Epic History of the USS Iowa (BB-61): Leader of All Iowa-Class Battleships
The USS Iowa (BB-61) wasn’t just an elite battleship – she was also the leader of all Iowa-class vessels. Designed with speed in mind, her construction…
M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun: A Favored Weapon of the Devil’s Brigade
A number of firearms were developed over the course of the Second World War. The scale of fighting during the conflict was unprecedented, and militaries…
Russian Soldiers Accuse Comrades of Fragging, Praise Ukrainian Equipment In Intercepted Call
Raging since February 24, 2022, the Russo-Ukrainian War shows no sign of slowing down. As the conflict has drawn on, Ukraine has released numerous audio…
On-the-Ground Interviews Reveal Americans’ Reactions to Pearl Harbor
American history forever changed on December 7, 1941 when Japan launched a horrific attack on Pearl Harbor, catapulting the United States into the Second World…
Military Hacks That’ll Make Everyday Life That Much Easier
There are many things in life that are tough, and military personnel have figured out the best ways to combat them. While War History Online…
Pearl Harbor Heroes: Little-Known Stories of Bravery and Courage
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor, devastating the American forces stationed there. In the…
Battleship Row: The Nine American Vessels Targeted During the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, nine American ships were moored off of Ford Island, to deter Japan from its imperialistic ambitions. Known as…
The Devastating Failure of Japan’s Mini Submarines at Pearl Harbor
On April 1, 1941, a group of specially chosen members of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) attended a secret meeting, where they were told, “You…