How the Father of Organized Crime Won His Freedom by Helping the US Government during WW2
War History Online Presents This Article By Guest Blogger Jack Hawkins It is often said that crime does not pay, and when Charles ‘Lucky’ Luciano…
Making History – The Ship’s Cook Who Grabbed A .50 Cal To Shoot Down Enemy Planes At Pearl Harbor
In 1942, when Dorie Miller stood onboard the USS Enterprise at Pearl Harbor to receive the Navy Cross he made history. Miller was the first…
Firing Rounds In Texas – A 1919 Browning Automatic Rifle – Locked On Full Auto
The Browning Automatic Rifle, or simply BAR, proved to be one of the most reliable weapons of the Second World War. Developed on the eve…
Re-enactment Of A Huge WW2 Offensive – Those Russians Do It In Style
The Petsamo-Kirkenes Offensive was referred to as the “Tenth Shock,” one of the most important military operations lead by Red Army in 1944. The term “Stalin’s…
The Devil of Rabaul: Japanese Ace of Aces With 88 Kills Who Died in the Passenger Seat
“In the ocean of the military, reflective of all distinguished pilots, an honored Buddhist person.” So translates the name awarded to Japanese pilot Hiroyoshi Nishizawa…
When America Entered World War One The World, And The Country, Were Changed America Forever
The United States, by a vote of 373 to 50, declared war on Germany by signing the Declaration of War decided on by the House…
10 Facts: Operation Varsity – Crossing Of The Rhine In The Final Months Of World War 2
Throughout history, rivers have divided countries, territories, and armies. They’ve proved to be difficult obstacles, keeping invading troops at bay and keeping countries separated. Of…
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…
They Bought An Old Tank To Restore – Then They Found $2.4 Million In Gold Inside It (Watch)
The people working at Tanks-A-Lot in the UK spend their days restoring old tanks and driving them around. They also supply tanks for movies and…
Korean War Soldier Identified – He Will Be Returned To The USA To Be Buried With Full Military Honors
Amy Pfc. Kenneth R. Miller, from East Cleveland, Ohio, was 23 when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War. Company K, 3rd…
The Remains Of A World War Two Veteran Will Be Repatriated to the USA
The remains of a US serviceman, missing since World War II, have been identified. They will be returned to the family for burial with full…
Australian World War Two Veteran Who Survived Four Plane Crashes
George Meldrum was born just hours before the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. It was the end of what was supposed…