The Military History community has been enriched by the life and scholarship of Prof. Craig Symonds and is impoverished by his death from cancer on October 13, 2026 at the age of 79.
Drafted for Vietnam, Craig was assigned to teach Naval History a
Read more…The Battle of Lundy’s Lane & War of 1812 Symposium will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Niagara Falls History Museum, commemorating the 212th anniversary of the pivotal July 25, 1814 battle.
This all-day symposium will
Read more…Memorial Day was celebrated at St. Gerard Majella Parish in Kirkwood, Missouri as the Pastor, Rev. Michael Grosch, celebrated Mass using the hood of a jeep as the altar, in tribute to those who died in defense of our country and the chaplains who ser
Read more…Students of WWII have heard the term "3rd Reich" many times and know it refers to Adolph Hitlers Government from 1933-1945. Who were the 1st and 2nd Reich's? The 10 minute video below explains who they were.
Video Description:
Ever wonder why the Naz
Read more…In this 20 minute video Historian Mark Felton discusses Admiral Donitz's change of mind in regards to his Presidency of the German Government during WWII, and why he changed his mind, and sent a letter to the German Chancellor in 1980. The German gov
Read more…This interesting 11 minute video discusses how former SS soldiers fought in Vietnam with various French units. And some very heroically.
Video Description: Rumours persist that during the First Vietnam War in the 1940s-50s, the French used thousand
Read more…In this video clip Orson Welles (1915-1985) is interviewed by Dick Cavett (Born 1936), July 27, 1970. For the uninitiated, Orson Welles is one of the more charismatic characters of American Radio and Cinema. His career began in the 1930's and he is k
Read more…The upcoming movie Pressure, hitting theaters on May 29, 2026, takes us back to the nerve-wracking 72 hours before D-Day. Directed by Anthony Maras and based on David Haig's stage play, the film stars Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg and Bre
Read more…If you've studied the German Army and SS during WWII you know that they recruited some foreign soldiers from countries they occupied. Some of these units being very ruthless. You may not have heard of British citizens that joined the SS in a unit cal
Read more…When I began researching my family history in 1996 and then dove into the WWI and WWII history in 2010, I never expected to discover I was living out my ancestors' war traumas and unfinished business. Yet, that's exactly what happened.
Genealogy resea
Read more…If you find yourself in the area of Cody, Wyoming this spring, check out
Arms of the Revolution opens April 17, 2026 in the Cody Firearms Museum as a signature exhibition marking America’s 250th anniversary. In recognition of our nation’s founding,
Read more…You may have thought it was the Ka-Bar or Fairbairn Sykes. Based on the task at hand, they may or may not have been better. Overall, the M3 was best as a general fighting knife for the average soldier. Check out the 20 minute video below to learn why
Read more…Students of WWII are typically familiar with the V1 and V2 missile attacks against England. Often overlooked is the deadly attacks against Antwerp during the Battle of the Bulge. The loss of life was horrendous. Below is a very good 14 minute video a
Read more…In November, KHS proudly launched a new version of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary. More colloquially known as CWGK, the project has been a KHS staple since 2010.
KHS launched CWGK as a result of both professional experienc
Read more…Why weren't the Aircraft Carriers at Pearl? Why were so many ships crammed into such a small area? This 15 minute video answers these questions and more about the events that lead up to the attack on December 7th. And also touches on what if they wer
Read more…Exactly 250 years later, watch Henry Knox at Fort Ticonderoga selecting through the captured guns of Ticonderoga, Crown Point, St. Jean, and Chambly. Experience the science of artillery as soldiers inspect these big guns before scaling them, dramatic
Read more…As a student of World War II, this is the first time I've heard of this mission. Indeed, it was a game changer. As an Army veteran, the light bulbs went off as the story progressed. I've even used subsequent technology. So, what was it? This 19 minut
Read more…The Marine Ka-Bar is probably as iconic as the M1 Garand and M1911a1 pistol. Where did it get it's name? How was it developed? Why didn't the Army want it? Did the Navy use it? All of these questions and more are answered in the video below.
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