Hiroshima and Nagasaki: five reasons why President Truman made the right decision
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was apocalyptically awful. 70 years ago today, an estimated 90,000 people were immediately killed when Little Boy detonated 1,950ft…
“A Different Breed” – PT Boat Veteran Served in Europe and the Pacific 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…
Martin PBM Mariner, Accident Prone Forerunner Of The 2016 Oshkosh Star Martin Mars
In this DAKOTA HUNTER Blog, you will read the story and see the photos of the somewhat forgotten Martin PBM Mariner. A less successful forerunner…
The Unknown Daring Midnight Raid That Started World War One
War History Online presents this Guest Article by James Lyon Most people think the first battle of World War One took place on 5 August 1914, when…
The Catalina Photo Album
This Dakota Hunter Blog shows you some rare photos of the Consolidated Catalina PBY before, during and after WWII. The Seaplane was a contemporary of…
‘Prospects Derailed’ – Jay Torrey, Spanish-American War Veteran
Jeremy P. Ämick writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. Prior to becoming president of the United States, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt entered…
The Tupolev TU-95RTs (Bear D) and theTU-142 (Bear F) in Cuba
War History Online presents this Guest Blog by Miguel Vargas-Caba The TU-95RTs (Bear D) In 1970 the Soviet Aviatsiya Voyenno-Morskogo Flota, or Naval Aviation felt…
Hidden Boneyard in Greece with German Ju-52, Stuka, C-47 and Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
War History Online presents this Guest Article from respected Blogger and Author Hans Wiesman. Check out his book and his blog. In this Dakota Hunter Blog,…
“Across the Pacific” – Robert Mansur, Veteran Describes Service Aboard Destroyer in WWII
Jeremy P. Ämick writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. Shortly after graduating from Jefferson City (Mo.) High School in 1939, Robert…
MiG-21 Fishbed In Stunning Pictures During the Tour-de-Sky 2016
Despite the presence of many other remarkable aircraft, the MiG-21 was the main star of the air show at Kuopio. Without doubts, it’s a legendary…
‘Fly from the nest’ – Air Force service provides Missouri veteran opportunity to travel the globe
By Jeremy P. Ämick who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The military has offered many an opportunity to find their…
Hidden hospital in Slovenia from World War II – By Geoff Moore
Deep in a Nazi-occupied part of Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) an enterprising group of Partisans set up an amazing hospital to treat its injured fighters who…