Charles Upham: WWII New Zealander awarded two Victoria Crosses
Some heroes seek the spotlight; others don’t. New Zealander Charles Upham falls in the latter category even though he is the only combat soldier to…
WWII Veteran who helped to build the Atomic Bombs which ended the war
Ed Fielder was a machinist working the night shift in Los Alamos for the US Army in the early 1940s. What most people were unaware…
World War II Mines Removed from US Base in Japan
Last year, a contractor doing repair work at a Sasebo Naval Base Ordnance area found a dozen mines from World War II. The mines contained…
Three US World War II Veterans Receive Legion of Honor Medals from France
Three World War II veterans from North Carolina received France’s highest honor during a ceremony in Raleigh. The three men received the Legion of Honor…
Tragic Story by Hans Wiesman: Dumbo PBY Catalina saved 56 USS Indianapolis Sailors From Massive Shark Attack
In this DAKOTA HUNTER Blog, you will read about some backgrounds of what is known as the largest Shark attack ever in naval history and…
Guest Blogger Alex Kershaw: “LAST FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE” 75TH ANNIVERSARY STORY
To mark fall of Singapore, 15 February 1942 – Alex Kershaw is an author of books on WWII, including the New York Times best-sellers The Bedford…
Four Celebrities Who Risked Their Lives For Their Countries In Wartime
Many famous actors and entertainers achieved their fame on stage or in Hollywood, but some had eventful and remarkable lives before they entered the public…
“I did my bit” – Veteran served as pilot with Army Air Corps during World War II
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…
Sixth Grade Class Befriends WWII Honor Flight Veterans
Last year, Carla Cotton’s sixth grade class at All Saints’ Episcopal Day School wrote letters to veterans that were participating in an Honor Flight Network…
“Shoot for one hundred” – An American veteran who served in three wars
Colonel William “Bill” Eisenhart, 97, considers himself lucky to have lived so long. “Might as well shoot for one hundred,” he said. Eisenhart served in…
Mel Gibson’s Epic “Hacksaw Ridge” Reviewed by Jack Hawkins
Hacksaw Ridge spins a crowd-pleasing yarn about a simple man who possessed extraordinary mettle and bravery. Desmond Doss, a ‘conscientious cooperator’ from Lynchburg, Virginia, saved…
5 Weapons Responsible For The Deaths Of The Soldiers Who Used Them
Throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries, military technology has advanced considerably. Along the way, that evolution has taken some disastrous turns, particularly several weapons which proved…