Remember When Mickey Mouse Fought In the Vietnam War?
There was a lot of protest surrounding the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. Many felt the government was unjust in its decision to conscript men…
Historic Sci-fi Legend to make Gaming Debut, in John Carter: Warlord of Mars
Historic Sci-fi Legend to make Gaming Debut, in John Carter: Warlord of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Classic Character Brought to Life in a Kickstarter campaign…
New Video: B-17 Crewman who Gave up his Parachute
World War II saw its fair share of heroes. Yet while many men were decorated for their bravery, sometimes these incredible stories were also tragic…
Actor Jon Seda (HBO’s The Pacific, NBC’s Chicago P.D.) Narrates 1 st to Fight: Pacific War Marines Documentary
South Kingstown, Rhode Island-May 9, 2020-1st to Fight: Pacific War Marines focuses on several Americans of the famed 1 st Marine Division, who took part…
5 Little Known Facts about Easy Company “Band of Brothers”
HBO’s “Band of Brothers” mini-series was aired in 2001. Since that time, the series has, if anything, gained in popularity. This is partly due to…
Now Showing: Videos of America’s Nuclear Testing Program Uploaded to YouTube
An unusual release occurred recently when 250 previously classified videos were uploaded to YouTube. What makes these different is that they are all films of…
Eisenhower Came Out of Retirement to Denounce the Movie “Battle of the Bulge”
One of the most beloved war stories ever filmed is that of HBO’s “Band of Brothers” (2001), based on Stephen Ambrose’ 1992 book by the…
P-51 Mustangs of the 8th Air Force (video included)
The Americans entered the European theater with their mind set firmly on daylight bombing. This was something the British had tried and given up due…
Saving Paris: U.S. Marines at Battle of Belleau Wood
The day that Allied Forces made history on the beaches of Normandy in World War II was already the anniversary of a critical World War…
Russia’s 1st Naval Victory – Defeating Sweden at the Battle of Gangut
The Great Northern War (1700 – 1721) pitted two great warrior leaders against one another for over 20 years – Peter I of Russia and…
25 Stunning Photos of the King Tiger – Some We Haven’t Seen Before
Brief entry into the War The German Tiger II heavy tank is disputably one of the best tanks of the entire World War II, and…
B-17 “Preston’s Pride” Being Restored by Volunteers
Volunteers in Tulare, California, are working to complete the restoration of “Preston’s Pride,” a World War II Boeing B-17 bomber. The plane has been sitting…
Vintage Planes: Dornier Do 335 Pfeil – The Fastest Piston-Engine Fighter of WWII
Air power first became a significant part of warfare during WWI, but it was in WWII that it came to the forefront. Long range bombing…
Amazing War Footage Of Soldiers From 1899, When The Second Boer War Was Raging
“The Boers are not like the Sudanese, who stood up to a fair fight. They are always running away on their little ponies.” – General…
The Defense of Brest Fortress In WW2 – “We’ll Die But We’ll Not Leave The Fortress”
Brest Fortress and the town of Brest are located in modern day Belarus. In 1939 the town was conquered by the Germans during the invasion…
The Awesome AMX 13 – France’s Post-WWII Tank Design Features An Oscillating Turret And Is Still Used Today
The tank is a resilient and devastating war machine, and a key element in many conflicts throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. To break the deadlock…
Clem Dowler Went From B-17 Ball Turret Gunner To Guerilla Fighter
War History Online presents this Guest Article by McKay Smith In the summer of 1944, Clem Dowler went from serving in the U.S. Army Air…
The US Special Forces Major Who Fought in the SS
Some men choose sides, others choose battles, and others fight regardless of the side or battle. One such man not only fought for three different…
Footage taken at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier: The crowd starts to get loud & the Sentinel calls them out
The Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, U.S.A. was first built in 1921. Its purpose was and still is to…
Amazing Footage of The Heavy German Tiger Tank – Feared On The Battlefields of WW2
The Tiger Tank was without a doubt the tank which was most feared by the Allied forces during the Second World War. The thing that…
Audie Murphy, Highly Decorated US Soldier Who Went On To Have Successful Hollywood Career
One of the most highly decorated American soldier of World War II, Audie Leon Murphy, was born on the 20th June 1925. His life story…
An Amazing/Crazy Pilot: US Hercules Plane Lands On & Takes Off From An Aircraft Carrier
Aircraft carriers are enormously important. They serve as mobile bases for warplanes at sea. They have flight decks for planes to take off and land.…
The British Fighting The Argentinians In The Falklands War – “It Was A Very Close-Run Thing”
Looking back at history, the outcome of the Falklands War is seen by on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, it…
Vintage Planes: Dornier Do 335 Pfeil – The Fastest Piston-Engine Fighter of WWII
Air power first became a significant part of warfare during WWI, but it was in WWII that it came to the forefront. Long range bombing…
A TV interview with SS Officer Heinz Linge, the last person to see Adolf Hilter alive & the one who burned his body
At the beginning of 1945, it was clear to the military and most Nazi leaders that Germany would be defeated. In January the Allies, having…
In His Own Words: Jack Lucas, Youngest Recipient Of The Medal of Honor During WWII
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 Biggest Nuclear Explosions Of Military History
Most of us have seen footage or photographs of the explosions at Nagasaki and Hiroshima: the mushroom cloud, the radius, the devastation. Those, however, were…
The Lockheed U-2 and the SR-71 Blackbird – Top Secret Spy Planes
The Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ are two planes about which there is not a lot known. Here we will learn some facts about them.…
Amazing War Footage Of Soldiers From 1899, When The Second Boer War Was Raging
“The Boers are not like the Sudanese, who stood up to a fair fight. They are always running away on their little ponies.” – General…
Sergeant York – Captured 132 German Soldiers Pretty Much Single Handed In WWI – Battle Scene
Sergeant Alvin York was seemingly born to a hardscrabble existence and anonymity in death, but World War One changed that forever. The story of York is…
The US Special Forces Major Who Fought for Three Different Armies
Some men choose sides, others choose battles, and others fight regardless of the side or battle. One such man not only fought for three different…
Flying the Me 262 – The First Operational Jet Fighter
The First Fighter Planes When the First World War began, the airplane was still a new invention. Its potential as a military vehicle had not…
Flying Tigers Veteran Glen Beneda Never Forgot How The Chinese Saved His Life, Nor Did They Forget Him
When the US entered WWII, many believed they’d lose because Japanese victories kept piling up at America’s expense. Historians claim that the Battle of Midway…
The Awesome AMX 13 – France’s Post-WWII Tank Design Features An Oscillating Turret And Is Still Used Today
The tank is a resilient and devastating war machine, and a key element in many conflicts throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. To break the deadlock…
Sergeant York – I Hear You Have Captured The Whole German Army “No Sir, Only 132”
Sergeant Alvin York was seemingly born to a hardscrabble existence and anonymity in death, but World War One changed that forever. The story of York is…
Time Warp and a Massive Operation – Raising A U-Boat To Recover Her Precious Cargo
In 1958, a German submarine was hoisted from the depths of the Kattegat Bay between the North and Baltic Seas off the coast of Sweden.…
The amazing Audie Murphy – Troubled American Medal of Honor War Hero and Epic Hollywood Star
One of the most highly decorated American soldier of World War II, Audie Leon Murphy, was born on the 20th June 1925. His life story…
Vintage Planes: Dornier Do 335 Pfeil – The Fastest Piston-Engine Fighter of WWII
Air power first became a significant part of warfare during WWI, but it was in WWII that it came to the forefront. Long range bombing…
Gargantuan US Airforce Warplane Boneyard (Watch)
The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) may not be the most evocative name, but its nickname is far more striking. Referred to unofficially…
A Look Inside The Most Feared Tank Of WWII, The Panther
The German Panther tank was deployed during the Second World War in the European Theater, between the years 1943 and 1945. It saw action on…
Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk Sails Through Huge Waves During Massive Storm
Ever since the Aircraft Carrier replaced the battleship as the queen of the sea, it has defined what modern sea power is all about. However,…
Respect Is Demanded At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier (Watch)
The Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, U.S.A. was first built in 1921. Its purpose was and still is to…
The Day North Korea Fired A Missile At SR 71 Blackbird (Watch)
Throughout the 20th Century, the phrase “black projects” has become an evocative and mysterious reminder that groundbreaking new technology is continually being developed behind the…
The ‘Holy Grail of Military Aviation’ – The B-17 Swamp Ghost – Found After 68 Years In the Jungle (Watch)
The Agaimbo swamp is located in one of the most remote regions of Papua New Guinea. It is infested by malaria–carrying mosquitoes and huge crocodiles.…
War In The Air – Gun Camera Footage Of B-17s Under Attack By Luftwaffe Fighters
One of the most crucial conflicts of the Second World War was between the air forces of Britain and Germany. The Royal Air Force (RAF)…
This Is How The Aircraft Carrier USS Oriskany Became The Great Carrier Reef (Watch)
The USS Oriskany had a long and varied time in service before it finally found its resting place as an artificial reef. Named after a battle…
Hair-Raising Take Off From A Super Short Runway – The Mighty C-5 Galaxy (Watch)
The majestic Lockheed C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft in the world, with a wingspan of 222 feet 9 inches and a length…
From The Tank Museum – The World’s First Modern Tank, the Renault FT-17
The tank was one of the most important weapons of World War II. However, the first tanks were built during World War I (1914 –…
Clem Dowler Went From B-17 Ball Turret Gunner To Guerilla Fighter
Author: McKay Smith In the summer of 1944, Clem Dowler went from serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps to fighting alongside the Office of Strategic…
A War for Lost Glory – The Falklands War, 1982
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in a clear British victory. But…
A Massive Operation – Raising A U-Boat To Recover Her Precious Cargo
In 1958, a German submarine was hoisted from the depths of the Kattegat Bay between the North and Baltic Seas off the coast of Sweden.…
Flying Tigers Veteran Glen Beneda Never Forgot How The Chinese Saved His Life, Nor Did They Forget Him
When the US entered WWII, many believed they’d lose because Japanese victories kept piling up at America’s expense. Historians claim that the Battle of Midway…
Sergeant York – I hear you have captured the whole German army “No Sir, only 132”
Sergeant Alvin York was seemingly born to a hardscrabble existence and anonymity in death, but World War One changed that forever. The story of York is…
Amazing War Footage Of Soldiers From 1899, When The Second Boer War Was Raging
“The Boers are not like the Sudanese, who stood up to a fair fight. They are always running away on their little ponies.” – General…
The Defense of Brest Fortress In WW2 – “We’ll Die But We’ll Not Leave The Fortress”
Brest Fortress and the town of Brest are located in modern day Belarus. In 1939 the town was conquered by the Germans during the invasion…
The US Special Forces Major who fought in the SS
Some men choose sides, others choose battles, and others fight regardless of the side or battle. One such man not only fought for three different…
Hair-Raising Take Off From A Super Short Runway – The Mighty C-5 Galaxy (Watch)
The majestic Lockheed C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft in the world, with a wingspan of 222 feet 9 inches and a length…
Vintage Planes: Dornier Do 335 Pfeil – The Fastest Piston-Engine Fighter of WWII
Air power first became a significant part of warfare during WWI, but it was in WWII that it came to the forefront. Long range bombing…
Listen To This Fascinating WWII Radio Chatter From A Lancaster Crew On A Bombing Raid
Taken from Volume 1 of the CD RAF Bomber Command at War, this clip takes you into the belly of an Avro Lancaster B.Mk, I…
Still Cutting Edge: Top Secret Spy Planes The Lockheed U-2 & the SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ are two planes about which there is not a lot known. Here we will learn some facts about them.…
“Arkansas Valor” – U.S. Army WWII Veteran Raymond W. Clark
Director Terrence Ward presents us with a screening of his DVD series, Arkansas Valor, with WWII Veteran Raymond W. Clark of Lake City, Arkansas. Arkansas…
Military blunders of the Boer War – led by men of stunning ineptitude, who cost many brave men their lives, probably prolonged the war
“The Boers are not like the Sudanese, who stood up to a fair fight. They are always running away on their little ponies.” – General…
Military blunders of the Boer War – led by men of stunning ineptitude, who cost many brave men their lives, probably prolonged the war
“The Boers are not like the Sudanese, who stood up to a fair fight. They are always running away on their little ponies.” – General…
Awesome Sounds and Jaw-Dropping Visuals as the Mosquito FB26 Does a Low-Level Flyby (Watch)
The de Havilland Mosquito FB26 is a fast bomber that served in the British Royal Air Force during and after World War II. It was…
Still Cutting Edge: Top Secret Spy Planes The Lockheed U-2 & the SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ are two planes about which there is not a lot known. Here we will learn some facts about them.…
The Falklands War – A War for Lost Glory
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in a clear British victory. But…
The Biggest Nuclear Explosions Of Military History
Most of us have seen footage or photographs of the explosions at Nagasaki and Hiroshima: the mushroom cloud, the radius, the devastation. Those, however, were…
From Game of Thrones to Lord of the Rings – Movies And TV Shows Inspired By Real Wars
From HBO’s Band of Brothers to Ridley Scott’s, Kingdom of Heaven, many movies and TV shows are obviously based on historical facts. Some have used…
A Massive Operation – Raising A U-Boat To Recover Her Precious Cargo
In 1958, a German submarine was hoisted from the depths of the Kattegat Bay between the North and Baltic Seas off the coast of Sweden.…
A Bridge Too Far: The Amazing Story of the Battle of Arnhem
Richard Attenborough’s masterful film A Bridge Too Far was adapted from Cornelius Ryan’s book of the same name. It throws the audience into the midst…
Flying Tigers Veteran Glen Beneda Never Forgot How The Chinese Saved His Life, Nor Did They Forget Him
When the US entered WWII, many believed they’d lose because Japanese victories kept piling up at America’s expense. Historians claim that the Battle of Midway…
War In The Air – Gun Camera Footage Of B-17s Under Attack By Luftwaffe Fighters
One of the most crucial conflicts of the Second World War was between the air forces of Britain and Germany. The Royal Air Force (RAF)…
Flying the Me 262 – The First Operational Jet Fighter
The First Fighter Planes When the First World War began, the airplane was still a new invention. Its potential as a military vehicle had not…
Clem Dowler Went From B-17 Ball Turret Gunner To Guerilla Fighter
Author: McKay Smith In the summer of 1944, Clem Dowler went from serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps to fighting alongside the Office of Strategic…
Four Glaring Historical Errors In Otherwise Realistic War Games
Some of the best video games from recent years have revolved around real wars and historical conflicts, with varying degrees of accuracy. In certain cases,…
These Movies And TV Shows Took Inspiration From By Real Wars
From HBO’s Band of Brothers to Ridley Scott’s, Kingdom of Heaven, many movies and TV shows are obviously based on historical facts. Some have used…
Respect Is Demanded At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier (Watch)
The Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, U.S.A. was first built in 1921. Its purpose was and still is to…
A War for Lost Glory – The Falklands War, 1982
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in a clear British victory. But…
Flying Tigers Veteran Glen Beneda Never Forgot How The Chinese Saved His Life, Nor Did They Forget Him
When the US entered WWII, many believed they’d lose because Japanese victories kept piling up at America’s expense. Historians claim that the Battle of Midway…
In His Own Words: Jack Lucas, Youngest Recipient Of The Medal of Honor During WWII
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…
A Massive Operation – Raising A U-Boat To Recover Her Precious Cargo
In 1958, a German submarine was hoisted from the depths of the Kattegat Bay between the North and Baltic Seas off the coast of Sweden.…
The Lockheed U-2 and the SR-71 Blackbird – Top Secret Spy Planes
The Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ are two planes about which there is not a lot known. Here we will learn some facts about them.…
War Of The Aircraft Carriers – US Hercules Plane Lands On & Takes Off From Aircraft Carrier
Aircraft carriers are enormously important. They serve as mobile bases for warplanes at sea. They have flight decks for planes to take off and land.…
This American Flying Tigers Veteran Never Forgot How He Was Saved By Chinese Villagers
When the US entered WWII, many believed they’d lose because Japanese victories kept piling up at America’s expense. Historians claim that the Battle of Midway…
It’s Peaceful Today, But It Was The Site Of A Desperate Battle In WW2 – Omaha Beach
The largest amphibious landing in history took place in 1944, on the 6th of June. Since war broke out in 1939, German forces had dominated…
Sergeant York – Captured 132 German Soldiers Pretty Much Single Handed In WWI – Battle Scene
Sergeant Alvin York was seemingly born to a hardscrabble existence and anonymity in death, but World War One changed that forever. The story of York is…
Hair-Raising Take Off From A Super Short Runway – The Mighty C-5 Galaxy (Watch)
The majestic Lockheed C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft in the world, with a wingspan of 222 feet 9 inches and a length…
It’s Peaceful Today, But It Was The Site Of A Desperate Battle In WW2 – Omaha Beach
The largest amphibious landing in history took place in 1944, on the 6th of June. Since war broke out in 1939, German forces had dominated…
The Biggest Nuclear Explosions Of Military History
Most of us have seen footage or photographs of the explosions at Nagasaki and Hiroshima: the mushroom cloud, the radius, the devastation. Those, however, were…
The US Special Forces Major who fought in the SS
Some men choose sides, others choose battles, and others fight regardless of the side or battle. One such man not only fought for three different…
The US Special Forces Major who fought in the SS
Some men choose sides, others choose battles, and others fight regardless of the side or battle. One such man not only fought for three different…
The British Fighting The Argentinians In The Falklands War – “It Was A Very Close-Run Thing”
Looking back at history, the outcome of the Falklands War is seen by on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, it…
Drama As The Mighty C-5 Galaxy Takes Off From A Super Short Runway
The majestic Lockheed C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft in the world, with a wingspan of 222 feet 9 inches and a length…
The Day North Korea Fired A Missile At SR 71 Blackbird
Throughout the 20th Century, the phrase “black projects” has become an evocative and mysterious reminder that groundbreaking new technology is continually being developed behind the…
When His Landing Gear Failed, This Harrier Pilot Made An Emergency Landing… On A Stool
Flying an airplane at the best of time demands enormous skill, years of training and the ability to keep a cool head, no matter what…
Longest Sniper Shot in the World – British Soldier Takes Out Machine Gun Team at 2707 Yards
A Corporal of the Horse and a member of the elite British Household Cavalry unit holds the record for achieving the longest kill shot ever…
Sergeant York – Captured 132 German Soldiers Pretty Much Single Handed In WWI
Sergeant Alvin York was seemingly born to a hardscrabble existence and anonymity in death, but World War One changed that forever. The story of York is…
Disrespect Will Not Be Tolerated At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, U.S.A. was first built in 1921. Its purpose was and still is to…
Audie Murphy – Troubled American Medal of Honor War Hero and Epic Hollywood Star
One of the most highly decorated American soldier of World War II, Audie Leon Murphy, was born on the 20th June 1925. His life story…
Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk Sails Through Huge Waves During Massive Storm
Ever since the Aircraft Carrier replaced the battleship as the queen of the sea, it has defined what modern sea power is all about. However,…