Ancient Tech in Modern War – Hidden Punji Sticks of Vietnam War
Aside from being the longest and most costly conflict in modern history, the Vietnam war was the most horrific campaign in American history due to…
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Stars and Stripes: A Symbol of Hope for American POWs
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jennifer Grant who writes on behalf of American Flags The United States has sent millions of people…
The ‘Huey’ – Legendary Workhorse of Vietnam War in 30 Pictures
When speaking about the Vietnam War what image comes to mind first? Every war has some iconic machines that exceeded expectations. For the Vietnam War (also known as…
Browning M1911s For Sale – US Gov’t Liquidating Stock of Classic Sidearm
Imagine entering the Army and receiving your personal firearms only to see that the pistol that you are issued, the Browning M1911, looks very much…
Dogs of War: New Memorial for Unsung Heroes of The Battlefields
Heroes of past wars have contributed significantly to the freedoms we enjoy today. Those that have saved lives by risking their own will never be…
Keeping the Past Alive – Oral History of the U.S. Navy
The U.S. Naval Institute’s Oral History program started in March 1969 by Dr. John T. Mason, a former U.S Navy officer. Mason had conducted interviews…
Dog Tags – Lost and Found
They began with little more than an administrative importance but immediately became the dearest of keepsakes. The trifling piece of identification that would eventually morph…
Gone, But Not Forgotten – A Comeback for the F-14 Tomcat?
The United States Navy retired the popular F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft in 2006. TheTomcat was the product of a Navy initiative in the 1950s during…
“Cold War Navy Seal” – Operations from Vietnam to Africa
The Cold War period, as many know, saw the rise of a communist state of the Soviet Union as a nuclear superpower. This period unofficially…
15th Annual World War II Heritage Days Honors MoH Recipients
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a little-known non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vintage aircraft and sharing the history of yesterday with today. This year,…
Mi-24 “Flying Tank” – The Attack Helicopter Used Around the World (plus a ton of photos)
Certainly one of the most impressive attack helicopters in terms of it’s unique, almost alien design, the Mi-24 or “Hind” by its NATO designation is…
Every Casualty has a Story – Jim Wood, Vietnam Vet from Eldon, MO
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 Families…