Learning From History: Belgian WWI Refugees in Britain
Over 100 years ago a refugee crisis was going on in Europe that mirrors what is happening in our own time. People were fleeing Russia,…
Vice Admiral Stockdale: “Hanoi Hilton” Beats His Face With a Stool, Cuts His Scalp And Wrists to Stop North Vietnamese Propaganda Attempts
He was a POW for years, and instead of beating up his captors, chose to beat himself up, instead. His reward? To be laughed at…
The Fierce Battle of Kozara – Yugoslav Partisan vs Wehrmacht
The official name of the battle is the Operation “West-Bosnien”, but it is also known as the 3rd Enemy Offensive. This battle was fought between…
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…
Killing Heydrich, the Butcher of Prague
It all began on September 30, 1938 when the Munich Agreement was signed. With this agreement, England and France gave the Nazi dictator, Adolf Hitler…
Atomic Paradise – Veteran Shares Experience Of Witnessing Atomic Testing In The South Pacific
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…
Dr. Ruth Trained as a Military Sniper Before Becoming a World-Famous Sex Therapist
From time to time, life will feed you an amazing fact that will rock your worldview and change the way in which you look at…
How The Soviets Caught Dozens of German Agents In A WWII Spy Game – Even Staging a Mock Battle To Keep Up Charade
During the height of WWII, a major funkspeil began which was a counter-espionage plan, introduced by Joseph Stalin. The operation was carried out by the…
In 1943, Several US Airmen Went On A Suicide Mission. Two Men Were Awarded A Medal Of Honor For Separate Acts Of Heroism In One Cursed Bomber
In 1943, several US airmen went on a suicide mission. Two men were awarded a Medal of Honor – the only time in WWII that…
The Battle of Long Tan: 1500 Strong VC and NVA Force Ambushed 108 Aussies, They Lost
During the Vietnam War, 108 Australian soldiers stood against some 1,500 to 2,500 Vietnamese forces near the village of Long Tan. When the battle was…
Hit By Shrapnell Which Almost Removes His Arm, Pries Own Grenade From Now Immobile Hand & Throws It At The Germans
Senator Daniel Inouye served in the United States Senate from 1963 until his death in 2012. At the time of his death, he was America’s…
La Decima: Italian Pigs, Manned Torpedoes and Kamikaze-Style Speedboat Attacks
Under the rule of Benito Mussolini, an Italian frogman unit called La Decima was created. The unique group consisted of men capable of the most…