BATTLESHIPS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY – Review by Mark Barnes
I talk to military history professionals and dedicated punters all the time and it is interesting how often I hear reservations about the Images of…
Laos casualties from Vietnam War unexploded ordnance
During the Vietnam War of 1955-1975, Laos was, along with Vietnam and Cambodia, hit hard by the constant bombardment of fighting and bombing. Records state…
‘Voluntary spirit’ Navy service thrusts veteran into the heart of Vietnam War
By Jeremy P. Ämick When asked why he chose to enlist in the military amid the heat of the Vietnam War, Roger Thompson jokingly responded,…
Vietnam veteran and cancer sufferer asked to repay pension
A Vietnam veteran is being asked to repay some US$6,324 to the Department of Veterans Affairs that was paid to him in pension benefits. Rob…
‘Willing to fight for it’ Veteran discusses artillery service as Marine during the Vietnam War
By Jeremy P. Ämick Donley “Dan” Amick recognizes that although the Vietnam War is often viewed as an unpopular conflict, his personal decision to…
A WELCH CALYPSO – Review by Mark Barnes
One of the great strengths of Helion is a willingness to publish books like this one. There is no combat or violence and the book…
WWII Reporter Spots Invading German Tanks in 1939
Clare Hollingworth was in her mid-twenties when she became a WWII reporter. Her first assignment took her to the border between Germany and Poland, where…
Friendships that last a lifetime
Retired barber describes Alaskan-based service with armored regiment By Jeremy P. Amick Reunions can be a joyous occasion— looking back on the good times that…
HAYNES F16 MANUAL- Reviewed by Mark Barnes
Here we have another Haynes manual that doesn’t give you the gen on how to get covered in oil fixing something on your car. Once…
Tribute to Korean War Found Offensive
The Korean War of the 1950s is one of the least memorialized military efforts in American history. Many thought that was set to change this…
Vietnam Veteran Makes Living as Helicopter Pilot
A helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam has discovered that his area of the service is able to sustain his daily living as a career.…
Conscientious Objectors and Their Legacy
The First World War had its fair share of conscientious objectors, people who did not wish to raise arms regardless of their views toward patriotism…