Medal Of Honor: He Put Up Such A Fight In Captivity, The Viet Cong Executed Him Out Of Frustration
Captain Humbert Roque Versace (July 2, 1937 – September 26, 1965), affectionately called “Rocky,” was an officer of the United States Army. He went on…
Epic Warplanes: The Awesome Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Proposed in the 1980s and designed in the 1990s, the original purpose of Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor was to replace aging American F-15 and F-16 planes…
This Transport Company Was Asked To Transport A Dakota, But Everything Did Not Go According To Plan
Check it Out! War History Online proudly presents this guest blog from accomplished author and blogger Hans Wiesman. You can read more by Hans and…
The Strange Story Of The Los Angeles Zoot Suit Riots In World War Two
In 1943, when the United States was involved in World War II the country was rocked on the home front. Thousands of Mexicans had migrated…
The Battle of Britain, A Turning Point In WW2 – The Fight Begins
Continues from …. Part 1 – By Guest Blogger Chris Charland Flying In Ernest A few days prior to No. 1 (Fighter) Squadron, R.C.A.F. was declared operation, Squadron…
Last Seen Punching With One Hand And His Trench Knife In The Other – They Found His Body Surrounded By Enemy Soldiers
Often in war it is difficult to the measure the impact of one man, but when that man is making his last stand on Heartbreak…
The Amazing Career of General Billy Mitchell, American Father of the Skies
Some of the greatest, most memorable figures in America’s history are only given their due credit after their death. During their lifespan, they either go…
The USAAF pilot who defected with his plane and joined the SS
During WWII, an American pilot defected to Nazi Germany. Despite this, he was allowed to reenlist in the US military. Martin James Monti was born…
The WW2 Hero Who Directed Tank Fire From The Turret Of A Sherman As The Battle Raged Around Him
As with so many brave soldiers that were decorated with the Victoria Cross, John Brunt died at a mournfully young age having achieved so much…
Nancy Harkness Love: A Symbol of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance In WW2
Women have always proved their strength and abilities in all walks of life, and when it comes to flying airplanes, they haven’t fallen behind their…
The WW2 Bombing That Flattened The Heart Of Rotterdam
The Battle of Rotterdam began May 10th, 1940, and ended with the bombings on Rotterdam May 14th, 1940. German forces saw the Netherlands as an opportune…
One Of The Toughest, Most Skilled American Snipers In Vietnam
Carlos Hathcock was a genuine Vietnam War hero and an undisputed legend in the U.S. Marine Corps for his exploits in southeast Asia. With a…