Jeff Edwards

Jeff Edwards is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Jeff Edwards:

Leaving No Man Behind, Bennie Adkins Missed the Evacuation Helicopter and Helped a Team Evade Capture in the Jungles of Vietnam for Over 48 Hours

To be perfectly honest, one can’t be sure how to write a headline for the Medal of Honor actions displayed by Command Sergeant Major Bennie…

With 8 Silver Stars and 2 Distinguished Service Crosses, General John Corley Was Born To Lead

His awards would span two wars, and when it was all said and done, General John Corley would retire as one of the most highly…

Medal of Honor: The Man War Couldn’t Kill, Jumps On Two Grenades, Falls Out of An Airplane. Survives

For many young people, the outbreak of the greatest War this planet had ever seen would come just a little too early for them to…

The wounded Arkansas NFL Legend who saved his Battalion’s Position

The world of sports is often said to serve as but a shadow or reflection of war.  There are physical rigors, stressful scenarios, and often…

One of The Most Remarkable Test Pilots Ever: Survived The Sinking of HMS Audacity & Flew over 480 Different types of Aircraft

There are many British aviators who can boast that they contributed to the war effort by taking to the skies over Europe to defeat the…

Glorious Gloster Single Handedly Charges Chinese Bunker Twice, Threw Grenade With His Last Breath, Saves His Men

It has often been said of both faith and war, that greater love hath no man than the one who lays down his life for…

Para Rescue Jumper Duane Hackney, The Most Decorated Enlisted Man in US Air Force History

An Air Force Cross, the Silver Star, 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses with a Combat V, 2 Purple Hearts, 18 Air Medals, and ok, we have…

Killed By Friendly Fire, He Charged Into A Cornfield To Silence Taliban, His Body Was Found Next To 3 Dead Enemies

The Victoria Cross is the United Kingdom’s highest military honor and one of the most esteemed recognitions for gallantry in combat in the global military…

Received The Medal of Honor for Defending The USS Liberty Against an Attack From Israel

The United States and Israel have not always seen eye to eye, but they have been nothing less than strong allies since the Israeli State…

Brown Helped Sack A Korean Fort And Captured Their Flag But Deserted Before He Received His Medal of Honor

To be clear, we are not speaking of the famed 1950-53 Korean War or the loveable cartoon character with a dog named Snoopy.  But we…

This Devil Doc Jumped on a Live Grenade in Vietnam to Save His Beloved Marines

The relationship between Marines and their Navy Corpsmen affectionately referred to as, “Doc”, is unique to say the least.  The Marine Corps prides itself on…

MoH & NFL Legend: “I saw him throw approximately 10 to 12 grenades, with German automatic fire and grenades coming back all the time.”

The world of sports is often said to serve as but a shadow or reflection of war.  There are physical rigors, stressful scenarios, and often…