Coming Home! North Korea Returns War Remains to United States
On the 65th anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean war, North Korea has released a set of war remains to the United States. This…
“Grey Ghost” – The USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier – Both of Them in 28 Photos
At the height of World War II in the Pacific, heavy aircraft carriers played a significant role in the composition of the U.S. Navy. One…
Dependable and Versatile – M3 Half-Track Armored Personnel Carrier in 26 Photos
The M3 Half-Track Personnel Carrier was an open-topped armored car with front wheels and rear tracks. It was actively used by the USA during the Second World…
Rolling Thunder – 30 Awesome Photos of the M7 Priest Self-Propelled Gun
The M7 is a 105mm self-propelled artillery unit used by the United States in 1943-1945 in all theaters of military operations. It was established in…
Which is Your Favorite? – Famous Charges in History
With the enemies’ formation looking impenetrable and the odds continuously climbing higher in their favor, the battle would take on the shapes and colors of…
Must See Video: Normandy Vets Return to France Compliments of the Best Defense Foundation
Making a Remarkable Journey Back The Best Defense Foundation recently took several American WWII veterans back to Normandy this summer where they had served 74…
Instrument of the Famous “Night Witches” – The Versatile Soviet U2/Po-2 with 20 Photos
U-2 or Po-2 was a multi-purpose Soviet biplane developed by the Soviet aircraft designer Nikolai Polikarpov in 1927. It is one of the most massively…
Wild Alaskan Search for Missing WWII Pilot Succeeds Thanks to Historian
On December 21, 1943, a B-24D was undergoing testing to determine how the plane’s systems would fare in extreme cold conditions. The plane crashed that…
Brothers In Arms: 1st Hand Account of Sacrifice And Survival at Chosin Reservoir
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Ned Forney For 19-year-old Pat Finn, a Minnesota Marine with Item Co, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, the…
Fighter Factory: 11 Grumman Combat Planes
Across the course of the 20th century, the Grumman company provided the United States Navy with some of its most successful fighter planes. FF-1 Grumman’s…
Warrior’s Circle of Honor – Memorial to Native American Vets
Harvey Pratt, a member of the Arapaho and Southern Cheyenne tribes, woke up with a vision swimming around in his head. This Guthrie, Oklahoma native…
Best Warriors in the World – 5 of the Top Special Forces Units
When the mission is close to impossible, and drastic measures are needed to get crucial things done in the face of huge odds, this set…