The Leopard I was one of the most iconic tanks of the Cold War, with numerous variants developed for service outside of ...

TANKFEST 2025 is only a few days away, and the most anticipated guest at this year’s event has arrived at the Tank Museum.

Discover the intriguing stories that shape the history of war with War History Online. Brush up on military history and read about the past and present of global and regional conflicts.

It's not uncommon for our favorite celebrities to have served in combat, with many seeing action during the Vietnam War.

A number of military tanks have been developed since WWI, and while many have since been retired, some of the oldest remain in service.

Several big-name actors served in World War II – Clark Gable, James “Jimmy” Stewart, David Niven, Henry Fonda, etc. – risking their lives in Europe and the Pacific. Some put their Hollywood careers on ...

Gary Gordon and Randall Shughart showed great heroism during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, giving their lives to save their comrades.

It’s not uncommon for celebrities to have held jobs and careers prior to entering the spotlight. While some may have worked in a customer service position or even in business, others performed their ...

Chesty Puller is a name synonymous with the US Marine Corps. The most decorated Marine in the service’s history, he served during three wars and two counterinsurgency campaigns. He’s a topic of legend ...

A famous Hollywood star of the 1940s, through to the ’80s, David Niven featured in numerous popular films, even taking on the role of James Bond. An actor by trade, when the Second World War broke out ...

The only air-to-space kill was accomplished by Wilbert Pearson in 1985 when he successfully destroyed an orbiting satellite with his F-15.

For hardcore fans of The Doors, it’s relatively well-known that lead singer Jim Morrison ‘s father was a flag officer in the US Navy. A lesser-known fact is that his father, Capt. George Stephen ...