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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…

Doughboys on the Juvigny Plateau, 1918 – Guest Blog by Dr. Paul Dean

War History Online presents this guest article by Dr. Paul Dean World War I is a forgotten war for most Americans. Few in America can name…

“A moment’s notice” – Veteran Discusses Cold War Service with Air Force’s Titan II Missiles

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…

Graf Zeppelin: Amazing Photo Gallery – Diving at the unique WW2 German aircraft carrier (photos and video)

Underwater photos by Tomasz “Tomek” Stachura Graf Zeppelin (Flugzeugträger A, Aircraft Carrier A) was the only aircraft carrier launched by Germany during World War II.…

“Benefits earned” – Army veteran of the Vietnam War encourages others to apply for VA benefits

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, a military historian, and author of the upcoming Arcadia Publishing book “Missouri at War.”…

“Faith and Fairness” – World War II Veteran’s Legacy Defined by Ministry, Education and Equal Rights

War History Online presents this Guest Blog by Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The late Dr.…

Why Did America Enter World War I – By Christopher Kelly

War History Online Presents a Guest Blog from Author Christopher Kelly One hundred years ago, Woodrow Wilson ended America’s longstanding policy of isolation and led us into…

Intercept Saratoga – A Photo for Fidel Castro

War History Online Presents a Guest Blog from Author Miguel Vargas – Caba A Flight by the Crews of the 392nd ODRAP in search for the Aircraft…

‘I’m still a sailor’ – Lohman, Mo., Veteran Discusses Lengthy Career in Cold War-Era Navy

By Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. For 22 years, Gary Elliott wore the uniform of a…

Ileen Lois: The name on a ball turret that identified an entire B-17 crew

Ileen Lois was the name given to a B-17 bomber which was recovered in 2013, 69 years after it crashed in Lake Bolsena, the biggest volcanic…

“Sea Stories” – WWII veteran shares tales of service aboard troop transport in the 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…

Immense Color Picture Gallery From The Russian Aviadarts Warplane Airshow 2016

This summer Russian helicopters and military competed in the Aviadarts competition testing their flying skills and marksmanship, while stunning crowds watched the contest, which is held…