Hanoi Hannah, Trinh Thi Ngo, Dies at Age 85
Trinh Thi Ngo was the soft-spoken radio announcer known as Hanoi Hannah to the American troops in Vietnam who were entertained by her even as…
The Viking Mercenaries of the Byzantine Empire – The Varangian Guard
The Byzantines Hired Viking Mercenaries as Guards The relationship between the Byzantine Emperors and their Varangian Guard was a complex affair. The Byzantines were first…
“A War Not Ended” – Stephen Tharp, Jefferson City Veteran, Dedicates Career To Representing U.S. Interests In Korea
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…
Received The Medal of Honor for Defending The USS Liberty Against an Attack From Israel
The United States and Israel have not always seen eye to eye, but they have been nothing less than strong allies since the Israeli State…
WWII Pilot & Commander Nancy Harkness Love: A Symbol of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance
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…
Sergeant “Smokey” Smith VC: “I Don’t Take Prisoners, I’m Paid to Kill Them”
If you ask any combat infantryman, you will hear that there are men who make their life easy in garrison and men who make their…
Battle of Taranto – A Precursor to Pearl Harbor
Out of all the battles that took place during WWII, there are some that have had a deep impact on both sides. The Battle of…
The Battle of Telamon: A Gaulish Army Trapped Between Three Roman Armies
The Romans and the Gauls had a bitter rivalry that lasted as long as any other in the world. One of the most humiliating events…
Turning Point For The Second World War – The Battle of Britain – Part 2
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 operational, Squadron…
America’s Ugly History: The 1863 New York Draft Riots
Pretty much every nation has some unfortunate or downright ugly history. The American Civil War is often viewed through a somewhat black and white lens.…
The Battle of Stoney Creek – A Minor Fight That Changed History
In the early 1800s, two US generals tried to invade Canada. They might have succeeded, too, except for a peculiar handicap – their inability to…
WWII Medals Which Were Found In Drawer Have Been Returned to their Rightful Owner
Susan Terry was thrilled with the little dresser that her husband, Clay, had just brought home from the charity shop. Little did she know that…