Ambushed Twice on the Streets of Iraq, Johnson Beharry Become the Only VC Recipient of the Iraq War
In modern history, the war in Iraq which began with the 2003 invasion is surrounded by unique controversy that has yet to be fully settled. …
Ed “Good Entertainer, but a Great Marine” McMahon Flew 85 Combat Missions in Korea
“Here’s Johnny!” That’s a quote probably best remembered from the Stanley Kubrick’s classic, The Shining, pronounced by Jack Nicolson’s character gone mad. But the phrase…
Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Linebacker Rob Ninkovich of the New England Patriots to Host and Speak at the World Premiere of “D-Day: Over Normandy”
Event is Saturday, May 27th at 1PM at The Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, RI and is Open to the Public Rob Ninkovich, veteran New England…
Project Seeks Information on Scots Who Signed First World War Guestbook
Peterborough Archives Services is looking for help in obtaining information on servicemen from Scotland who signed the guestbook in an English tea stall during World…
Shooting the MG-34 and MG-42
These two machine guns, the MG-34 and MG-42, were the primary arms given to the German infantry and their vehicles throughout World War 2. In…
Remains Of American Airman Who Laid Down His Life In Vietnam Are Returned To The USA For Honored Burial
Marine Corps Reserve 1st Lt. William C. Ryan, of Hoboken, New Jersey, was 25 when he was killed in action during the Vietnam War. A…
Vermont Serviceman Killed In Korean War To Be Buried With Full Military Honors
Army Corporal George A. Perreault, of Burlington, Vermont, was 20 years old when he was killed in fighting during the Korean War. A member of…
“A War Overlooked” – W. Martin, WWII Veteran Performed Anti-Submarine Service Aboard Planes in the Caribbean
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…
WWII – Rare Footage of German Heavy Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Tank
The Tiger Tank was without a doubt the most feared tank by the Allied forces during the Second World War. The thing that made this…
Banzai Cliff, The Site of Hundreds of Suicides at the End of the Battle of Saipan
Banzai Cliff, also known as Suicide Cliff, was the site of a massive group suicide which took place during World War II. Located on the north side…
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.…
The Daring Bruneval Raid To Capture German Radar Technology
One of the most important raids in the Second World War was the British raid on Bruneval in occupied France. Its aim was to steal…