US Army | War History

How An Island was Transformed into a Military Exercise and Operational Base for US Army in WWII

Pearl Harbor shook the fabrics of American society on multiple levels while pushing the decision makers to take actions to defend the nation from suffering huge…

Three WWII Veterans Receive Medals After 70 years

Three World War II veterans have received their long overdue medals in a ceremony held at Red Rocks community college. This ceremony was particularly interesting…

US Vietnam War and foreign policy expert dies age 88

A US foreign policy expert who documented political interactions during the US Vietnam War has died earlier this month at the age of 88. William…

The World War Two US Army Deserter That Was Hung For His Crimes

The story of a World War Two US Army deserter who caused criminal chaos in Rome during the war has been uncovered. Werner Schmiedel was…

Top hand guns

hand guns

Hand guns differ in size, design, performance, technology and consistency. Here are a few of the top hand guns available right now. Beretta 92FS: [Via]…

War time US Army Goods Discovered On Salisbury Plain

Salisbury Plain has become the focus of an unusual historical find of US Army issued sunscreen lotion. Archaeologists are often undertaking excavations in the area…

First Over There: The Attack on Cantigny, America’s First Battle of World War I – Review by Nate Sullivan

America’s First Battle

As we continue through the centennial of the First World War, the body of literature on the subject continues to grow. Among the most recent…

World War Two grave site located after 70 years

World War Two grave site

[Via] A World War Two grave site of a lost soldier has been recovered in the Pacific. First Lieutenant Alex Bonnyman was a marine in…

US veterans of World War Two receive high school diplomas

US veterans who fought in World War Two are being awarded with their High School Diplomas, more than 70 years after leaving school. William Tini left…

Twin brothers recall Korea War experiences

While all veterans talk about the brotherhood that is created amongst men who fight together, identical twin brothers who fought together in the Korean War…

Rangers led the way during World War Two

Rangers

[Via] The US Army’s Rangers section has been in operation since the mid-1700s and during World War Two it was crucial to the success of…

New documentary details death toll of World War Two

Just over 70 years ago the US Army established the first war cemetery in Europe. Thousands of US soldiers were killed during the D-Day invasion…