A farmer’s war – Family strives to preserve memory of father’s World War I service
By Jeremy P. Amick At the point of his passing in 2011, having reached the age of 110, Frank Buckles had become somewhat of a…
Sad pictures of Child Soldiers in WWII
Wars are always started by the adults, but not only adults take part. War does not spare anyone, so armed kids aren’t a rare occurrence.…
Vietnam Veteran Looks for Long-Lost Child
A Vietnam veteran by the name of Jerry Quinn finally decided to embark on a journey to find his long-lost son. His voyage is not…
Forgiving the War Crimes of WWII
The Second World War brimmed with war crimes committed by Nazi officials, not surprising given the very nature of the Holocaust. These atrocities were given…
DEEP WATER, DARK SECRETS: REASSESSING THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE TONKIN GULF INCIDENT – Part 2
JOHN MORELLO, PH.D. SENIOR PROFESSOR OF HISTORY DEVRY UNIVERSITY ADDISON, IL Part 1: https://www.warhistoryonline.com/articles/deep-water-dark-secrets-reassessing-historiography-tonkin-gulf-incident-part-1.html When Maddox first appeared in the Tonkin Gulf on August 1, 1964,…
Injured Teenager Survived Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was one of the most treacherous battles at sea during World War I. Edgar Ellis, who joined the war effort when…
10 First World War Myths Exposed
No other war in history draws so much controversies and myths than the First World War. And according to historian Dan Snow in a BBC…
Blockbuster from WWII Found in Italy
A blockbuster explosive was found last October in a field in Italy, resulting in the evacuation of tens of thousands. While well over one hundred…
Goodbye, Leslie Valentine – Last D-Day Light Bomber (1914-2014)
Leslie Valentine, believed to be the last surviving D-Day light bomber pilot, passed away last April 21, exactly 27 days short of his 96th birthday. Born during…
DEEP WATER, DARK SECRETS: REASSESSING THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE TONKIN GULF INCIDENT – Part 1
JOHN MORELLO, PH.D. SENIOR PROFESSOR OF HISTORY DEVRY UNIVERSITY ADDISON, IL It wasn’t long after the events of August 2-4, 1964 that questions arose about…
200 Neo-Nazis Celebrate Hitler’s Birthday in French Village, Sparks Outrage
200 neo-Nazis celebrating Hitler’s birthday in a French village triggered outrage in the country. The main opposition demanded an explanation from the French government as to…
ARMOURED WARFARE AND THE FALL OF FRANCE 1940 – Review by Mark Barnes
If you like your tanks, there is no question that the early years offered up a colourful mix of types from all the belligerents which…