A Bridge Too Far: The Battle For Arnhem
Operation Market Garden was one of the boldest moves by Allied forces in the Second World War. The ambition shown in this plan proved greater…
When His Handler Was Killed, This Heroic War Dog Died Of A Broken Heart The Same Day
It is a story that almost seems too sensational to be true, but many who have known the loyalty of a dog might not doubt it…
Band of Brothers Hero And Commander of Easy Company, Dick Winters Returns to Aldbourne
The miniseries Band of Brothers may have made him a household name, but Major Richard Davis “Dick” Winters was a highly decorated war hero long…
This Loyal Messenger Dog Saved Countless Lives At Verdun In WW1
A courageous World War I war dog was widely hailed a hero, after battling bravely through no man’s land to deliver a life-saving message to…
“We Have A Responsibility” – Sister shares story of brother’s ultimate sacrifice during World War II
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…
Top Facts – The United States Marine Corps At The Battle of Guadalcanal
One of the most famous battles in the history of the United States Marine Corps, Guadalcanal takes its name from a small volcanic island in…
Second World War Veteran D-Day Receives France’s Highest Award
Samuel H. Robertson was honored with the National Order of the Legion of Honor, the highest honor France gives people who have achieved remarkable deeds…
Nine Things the Movie ‘Braveheart’ Got Wrong… And One Thing It Got Right
Mel Gibson’s film Braveheart is both one of the most celebrated and one of the most reviled pieces of historical filmmaking ever. A heart-stirring and…
Battle of Busan Perimeter, The First Major Conflict In The Korean War
Busan Perimeter The Battle of Busan Perimeter took place in the fall of 1950 and was one of the first major conflicts of the Korean…
Outnumbered And With Taliban Overrunning The Base, Clinton Romesha Was Awarded MoH At The Battle Of Kamdesh
The Battle of Kamdesh would be one of the costliest battles for the Americans of the entire Afghanistan conflict as it saw an American outpost…
Presumed Dead After Heroic Action In 1944, Air Force Academy Janitor Awarded Medal Of Honor From Reagan in 1984
Perhaps it was the way he carried himself in an unassuming and humble manner, but day after day hundreds of Air Force Academy cadets would…
On Crucifix Hill, Captain Bobbie Brown Destroyed Three Enemy Bunkers And Was Awarded The Medal of Honor
On October 8th, 1944, Bobbie Brown did indeed have a prerogative, and that was to single-handedly destroy three German bunkers on a heavily fortified hill…