Dangerous accidents happened as America tested nuclear weapons during the Cold War, including dropping a bomb on a family’s home in Mars Bluff
Beginning in the late 1940s and continuing throughout the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a fierce arms race. Both…
Facts and details about D-Day even the biggest history buffs might not know
On June 6, 1944, World War II reached a decisive moment as Allied forces commenced their long-anticipated invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Soldiers from the United…
An in-depth look at daily lives of those serving on military submarines, far beneath the ocean’s surface
Submarines rank among the most fascinating and complex achievements of modern technology, built to vanish into the depths for weeks or even months at a…
Battles from history that would make spectacular movies on the big screen
From the dawn of cinema, moviegoers have been enthralled by tales of courage and conflict. While Hollywood has immortalized many of history’s most famous battles,…
The Ni‘ihau Incident: A Japanese pilot involved in Pearl Harbor triggered a violent confrontation in a small island community after crash landing
While December 7, 1941, is etched in history for the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, that same day also gave rise to a lesser-known event…
Tips and tricks from military life that everyone can use in their daily routines
Life is full of challenges, but soldiers have spent generations developing clever ways to adapt, overcome, and stay focused under pressure. While War History Online…
World War I Tank Gunner’s Story Discovered in Moving Letter
A letter recently donated to The Tank Museum, poignantly arriving the week before Remembrance Sunday, offers a glimpse into the bravery and resilience of tank…
During WWII, Congressman Andrew May accidentally leaked classified information during a press conference that resulted in the deaths of 800 sailors
During World War II, Congressman Andrew May unintentionally caused one of the most consequential security breaches of the war. After touring the Pacific theater, he…
Weeks before Christmas, a tragic plane crash killed 236 members of the 101st Division who were on their way home to Fort Campbell, Kentucky
On December 12, 1985, tragedy struck the 101st Airborne Division when Arrow Air Flight 1285 crashed shortly after takeoff from Gander International Airport in Newfoundland.…
The Tank Museum Keeps Christmas Tradition Alive
The arrival of Santa in a tank may appear unusual for some, but for British tank regiments and their local communities, it’s a tradition that…
So-called facts about the Civil War people still believe, and exposing the truth behind these inaccuracies
The American Civil War remains one of the most pivotal and transformative periods in U.S. history—yet, over time, it has also become surrounded by myths…
Officials claim a lost Mark 15 thermonuclear bomb that landed in the waters near Tybee Island did not have its plutonium core but there’s no way to know for sure
In the mid-1950s, what began as a routine U.S. Air Force training mission off the coast of Georgia quickly spiraled into one of the Cold…