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    “We Have A Responsibility” – Sister shares story of brother’s ultimate sacrifice during World War II

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    • World War 2
    Jul 14, 2017 Jeremy Amick

    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…

    In WW2, The British Fought To Capture The Island Of Madagascar From The French

    • World War 2
    Jul 14, 2017 Lincoln Riddle

    When most people think of World War II and the wide array of geographical spots the war reached, they don’t generally think of Madagascar. However,…

    With a Modified Aircraft Machinegun, Corporal Tony Stein Fired His Way Across Iwo Jima and Earned the Medal of Honor

    • World War 2
    Jul 14, 2017 Jeff Edwards

    The ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome has long been a core ethos of the United States Marine.  While one could find many examples from…

    The Only Combat Soldier To Be Awarded The Victoria Cross Twice

    • World War 2
    Jul 14, 2017 Jeff Edwards

    When you have thrown on your first Victoria Cross, you have entered an elite fraternity in the history of war that commands the respect of…

    Battle of Busan Perimeter, The First Major Conflict In The Korean War

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    • Worldwide
    Jul 14, 2017 Lincoln Riddle

    Busan Perimeter The Battle of Busan Perimeter took place in the fall of 1950 and was one of the first major conflicts of the Korean…

    Outnumbered And With Taliban Overrunning The Base, Clinton Romesha Was Awarded MoH At The Battle Of Kamdesh

    • History
    Jul 14, 2017 Jeff Edwards

    The Battle of Kamdesh would be one of the costliest battles for the Americans of the entire Afghanistan conflict as it saw an American outpost…

    The 1st Duke of Marlborough: Maybe The Biggest Ego In Military History

    • History
    Jul 14, 2017 Andrew Knighton

    The Duke of Marlborough has a reputation as one of the greatest commanders in British and even world history. A son of minor gentry he…

    On Crucifix Hill, Captain Bobbie Brown Destroyed Three Enemy Bunkers And Was Awarded The Medal of Honor

    • World War 2
    Jul 14, 2017 Jeff Edwards

    On October 8th, 1944, Bobbie Brown did indeed have a prerogative, and that was to single-handedly destroy three German bunkers on a heavily fortified hill…

    Presumed Dead After Heroic Action In 1944, Air Force Academy Janitor Awarded Medal Of Honor From Reagan in 1984

    • World War 2
    Jul 14, 2017 Jeff Edwards

    Perhaps it was the way he carried himself in an unassuming and humble manner, but day after day hundreds of Air Force Academy cadets would…

    World Challenge Coins and The Koin Club Present: The Origins of the Military Challenge Coin

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    Jul 14, 2017 Guest Author

    This article is brought to you by sister brands, World Challenge Coins and The Koin Club. Founded by former Royal Marine Captain Ross Davies, Koin…

    Purposely Going Down with His Ship, This WW2 Captain Was Awarded MoH And Saved Countless Lives

    • World War 2
    Jul 14, 2017 Jeff Edwards

    The history of war is full of various mantras that, while popular, are not always entirely accurate.  It is often said that the Marines never…

    Wargaming “Remembers Dunkirk” Across Full Slate of WWII-era Video Games

    • War Articles
    Jul 13, 2017 Press Releases

    Historic in-game events and missions roll out with Christopher Nolan’s epic drama, DUNKIRK In conjunction with Warner Bros. and alongside the WWII action thriller DUNKIRK,…

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