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WEAPONS OF THE WARSAW PACT – Book Review

All eyes seem to be on Russia these days, whether it be for the recent (and marvelous) World Cup tournament or for the more obdurate…

“Hurricane” – 303 Battle of Britain Film Set for Release

The release date of the upcoming movie, Hurricane (“303: Battle of Britain” in Polish version) has finally been announced! On August 17, we will have a chance to…

Gone, But Not Forgotten – A Comeback for the F-14 Tomcat?

The United States Navy retired the popular F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft in 2006. TheTomcat was the product of a Navy initiative in the 1950s during…

We Ask If Anyone Was Really Neutral During WWII – The Story of Switzerland, Portugal and Sweden

The most destructive conflict in modern history certainly did not leave anyone unaffected. However, some countries – Switzerland, Portugal, Sweden, and Spain – were never…

All Part Of My Plan – Renowned police officer to be honored guest at Operation Bugle Boy dinner

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 Families…

Six Special Forces “A-Teams,” Tasked with Nuking the Soviet Union

War History Online presents this Guest Article from by James Stejskal Think the Russian threat worries the United States now? At the height of the…

WWII Bunkers are Found Under The Hague – the City of Peace

Ian Harvey

Almost everyone has heard of Hadrian’s Wall, or the Great Wall of China or the Berlin Wall but not many people are familiar with the…

“Desire to prevail” – Veteran’s Cold War career begins with Army Security Agency in Germany

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 Families…

The Man Tasked with Protecting Americans During The Cold War has Died

Ian Harvey

The man who had an unusual job for a short period died recently at the age of ninety-five. Robert W. Blakeley was a logistics official…

Killing Heydrich, the Butcher of Prague

It all began on September 30, 1938 when the Munich Agreement was signed. With this agreement, England and France gave the Nazi dictator, Adolf Hitler…

‘A good opportunity’ – Local veteran discusses service with United States Army, Europe

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…

We Ask If Anyone Was Really Neutral During WWII – The Wartime Story Of Switzerland, Portugal And Sweden

The most destructive conflict in modern history certainly did not leave anyone unaffected. However, some countries – Switzerland, Portugal, Sweden, and Spain – were never…