Stunning Must See Video Of A Dakota AC-47 T, Acting As Lethal Spooky Killer
In this Dakota Hunter Blog post, you’ll see a stunning Video that shows all details of a combat mission with the lethal AC-47 T Fantasma. In…
The Dawn Of The Submarine: German U-9 Sank 3 British Cruisers in 90 Minutes, 22 September 1914
There are many unflattering labels to apply to the disastrous events in the North Sea early in the morning of September 22nd, 1914. Certainly, for…
The Letter That Forced America Into WWI
When the war in Europe was declared, America was determined to stay neutral until a letter forced its hand. It was rather complicated, but Japan,…
Robert Howard McCard dismantled a machine gun and again engaged the enemy mowing down 16 Japanese soldiers to ensure the safety of his crew
Most people have heard of the D-Day Landings in France, but few know there was (almost simultaneously) another set of landings in the Pacific. As…
“Sharing my story” – Local veteran served as parts specialist with infantry battalion in Vietnam War
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick – the author of the upcoming Burnt District Press release “Together as One:…
The Youngest and Oldest Living Medal of Honor Recipients Both Jumped on Live Grenades
Call it a unique lineage only those who have worn a uniform would understand, but military history is part of the esprit de corps which…
The Third Man to Receive a Victoria Cross for the War in Afghanistan – Leakey tended to the wounded American who was a US Marine Corps captain
The Victoria Cross (VC) is Britain’s highest military award for valor. During the War in Afghanistan, they were awarded posthumously until one man bucked the…
Vice Admiral James Stockdale, US Navy: Medal of Honor
For many prisoners, the moment their enemy captures them marks the beginning of the end of their war. Others see it as a new phase.…
Hitler’s staff car: The most historically significant automobile ever offered for public sale
1939 Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser Offener Tourenwagen – Scottsdale Auction. Nowhere in the automotive world is this type of political influence and social effect truer than…
A Tribute to a Fellow Warrior: How the Captain of the USS Missouri buried the remains of a Kamikaze Pilot with Honors, after he attempted to crash into his Ship
The Empire of Japan entered WWII by attacking the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, kickstarting the war in the Pacific…
Staff Sergeant William Bordelon: First US Marine from Texas to be awarded MOH
Were it not for the epic battles fought there, many people would likely have gone through their lives never having heard of any of the…
1st Lieutenant Victor Kandle: Medal of Honor Recipient in WWII
Given that there were 15 other men with him, one might question whether Victor Kandle should be given full credit for the death or capture…