The Frustrating “Loss” in Vietnam: What are the reasons that the US lost the war?
More than forty years have passed since the end of the Vietnam War, easily the most controversial war the United States was ever involved in.…
Air Cavalry Tactics in Vietnam
Two distances that appear the same in a flat tactical map may be very different when moving infantry divisions over difficult or treacherous terrain like…
The Best Fighter Aircraft in the Vietnam War
Even though the Vietnam War, which raged from November 1955 to April 1975, is often looked upon mainly as a helicopter and bomber war due…
Woman At War Remembered: Chapelle Set An Unparalleled Bar For Bravery
It is likely that when Georgette Meyer was born in America’s mid-west in the early 20th century, her parents envisioned for her a life as…
US Aircraft Carriers – Why the U.S. Navy Stands Alone with a Large Carrier Force
Ever since World War II, the United States Navy has put a major focus on having a large fleet of aircraft carriers. To understand why,…
Great Trans-Atlantic Air Race and the Hawker Siddeley Harrier
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Dean Smith Following the allied victory at the end of the First World War, the British newspaper…
31 US Presidents Have Served In the Military
Well over 50 percent of the men who’ve served as president of the United States have also seen service in the military – in war,…
Vietnam Gunboat Captain’s 1st Hand Account – Night on the River
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Richard Kirshen Patrolling the rivers of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam during daylight hours in the late…
60 Years in the Air – The MiG-21 in 27 PHOTOS
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 was a Soviet supersonic jet fighter and interceptor. In many ways, the MiG-21 was a symbol of the effective and simple Soviet…
“Grey Ghost” – The USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier – Both of Them in 28 Photos
At the height of World War II in the Pacific, heavy aircraft carriers played a significant role in the composition of the U.S. Navy. One…
War and Free Speech – The U.S. Relationship Between the Two
In the United States, World War I led to the federal government restricting what they considered unpatriotic free speech. However, it was not apparent what…
“Double Ugly” – The F-4 Phantom in 26 Photos
Without a doubt, the F-4 Phantom is among the finest fighters of the 20th century. Officially known as the McDonnell Douglas F4-Phantom II, the F-4…