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Hal Moore, Hero Of Ia Drang, Passes Away at the age of 94

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Harold Gregory “Hal” Moore, Jr., who has passed away at the age of 94,…

Five Technologies Developed In War That Found A Place In Civilian Life

The technology of war is constantly evolving, as old systems are revamped, and new ideas and concepts are created. With two World Wars occurring during…

Fact Or Fiction – Finding out what Really Happened to the Knights Templar

Few military orders throughout history have maintained the same air of secrecy and mystique as the Knights Templar. From their humble origins in the Middle…

Four Celebrities Who Risked Their Lives For Their Countries In Wartime

Many famous actors and entertainers achieved their fame on stage or in Hollywood, but some had eventful and remarkable lives before they entered the public…

The Amazing Legacy of the Legendary F-16 Falcon – An American Icon

An F-16 fighter jet against a bright blue sky

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…

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 Upcoming Exhibition “Posters as Munitions, 1917” at National World War I Museum and Memorial – Has A Winner

Participants from Across the World Vote on Poster to be Featured in Upcoming Exhibition at National World War I Museum and Memorial The National World…

The ‘Cisco Kids’: Tuskegee Airmen brothers George and Arnold Cisco

War History Online presents this Guest Article from Eugene Jones Baldwin Arnold and George Cisco grew up in mostly white, rural Jerseyville, Illinois, graduating with…