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This American fighter pilot claimed 16 kills across two wars – and was also a...
The American aerial mission over battle-scarred Western Europe may have been short and sweet, but one pilot managed to stand out from the rest of his compatriots. Despite only entering World War II in...
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The Battle For Hamburger Hill – A Battle That Changed The Vietnam War Forever
The Battle for Hamburger Hill left such a big mark on the American psyche that it has appeared in films, documentary series, video games and even a rap song. It wasn’t just one of the bloodiest moments...
View ArticleA Look at Vietnam War Movies
Hollywood always had trouble with the Vietnam War. The conflict divided the nation and had no easy story line for the screen.In 1968, John Wayne starred in “The Green Berets.” It was released at the...
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“Across the Pacific”– Robert Mansur, Veteran Describes Service Aboard...
Jeremy P. Ämick writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America.Shortly after graduating from Jefferson City (Mo.) High School in 1939, Robert Mansur spent a year and a half studying at the...
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5 Most Iconic War Photographs Of All Time
War photography has allowed the world to see the truth about the atrocities of some of the world’s biggest conflicts since as early as the Crimean War up to the present day. This article takes a look...
View ArticleVietnam War Helicopter Assault – Raw Footage (Watch)
“Aviation Story” opens with narration by Sp4 Mike Baker describing 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) helicopter assault tactics. This accompanies raw footage of 1st Air Cavalry (in UH-1 Hueys and CH-47...
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The Battle of Long Tan: 1500 Strong VC and NVA Force Ambushed 108 Aussies,...
During the Vietnam War, 108 Australian soldiers stood against some 1,500 to 2,500 Vietnamese forces near the village of Long Tan. When the battle was over, the Australians lost 18 men, while another 24...
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Korean War: The US Pilot Who Chased a MiG to China To Shoot It Down
James Robinson “Robbie ” Risner was an American military pilot, a double recipient of the Air Force Cross and a hero of the Korean and Vietnam War. Born on January 16th, 1925, to a poor Arkansas...
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It’s True! A toilet was used as an aerial bomb during the Vietnam War
As American involvement in the Vietnam War began, the A-1 Skyraider was still the medium attack aircraft in many carrier air wings, although it was planned to be replaced by the A-6A Intruder as part...
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The Raid: The Failed Son Tay Prison Rescue Mission
Shortly after 2:00 am on the morning of November 21, 1970, the night sky near Hanoi was shattered by the roar of planes on their way to undertake one of the most carefully planned and executed rescue...
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‘Sworn allegiance to duty’ – Jefferson City, Mo., Marine first Cole County...
Jefferson City, Mo., Marine first Cole County resident killed in Vietnam WarGrowing up on the east side of the town, Jefferson City, Mo., resident Mark Schreiber recalls the days when he and Dale...
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Real Life Air America: The CIA’s Covert Airline Used for Everything,...
Air America was an American passenger and cargo airline covertly owned by the US government in 1950 as a dummy corporation for Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operations in China. The CIA did not...
View ArticleThe Forgotten South Vietnamese Soldiers of the Vietnam War
April 30th, 1975, was the day that South Vietnamese veterans of the Vietnam War lost their country. That’s the day the North Vietnamese finally won the long battle that saw over a million Vietnamese...
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Looking Back; Who Won the Tet Offensive?
In the late evening hours of January 30, 1968, the Vietnamese New Year began. This annual celebratory event, known as Tet, signaled the coming of more than just a new year and a new beginning for the...
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Top Vietnam War Movies – have you seen them all?
1. Apocalypse Now (1979) Not only one of the best Vietnam war movies, seems a long drawn out film but one of the best war movies full stop. 2. Full Metal Jacket (1987) One of the best from the late...
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4 Surprisingly Deadly Battles of the 20th Century
The books of history are filled with stories of wars. History speaks itself for the fact that we have failed at avoiding wars from ancient times to the most recent era. In fact, some of the most deadly...
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Medal of Honor: Lt. Hibbs Was Killed Charging 2 Machine Guns to save A...
The most important elements of military combat leadership could be described as mission accomplishment followed by troop welfare. Were they in the opposite order a leader could easily protect the...
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Destroying 2 Enemy Bunkers Alone, Sgt Garcia Saved His Platoon and Earned MoH...
We all need stories about heroes fighting through a seemingly hopeless situations, and the grit it takes to get yourself and your friends to safety.Such was the case with Sergeant Candelario Garcia in...
View ArticleWe Were Soldiers: Tony Nadal – The Battle of la Drang (Watch)
In the first major engagement of the war between regular U.S. and North Vietnamese forces, Col. Tony Nadal and his fellow 3rd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division (Airmobile) launched the first heliborne...
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5 Epic One-Man Dare Devil Rampages In The History in War
The mood of war is one of frustration, chagrin and uncertainty. Some choose to fight on to the bitter end, even snatching victory from seemingly hopeless situations. Such was the case in these five...
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