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…Fort Ticonderoga, New York a premier French and Indian War and American Revolutionary site will host the Thirtieth Annual War College of the Seven Years War, Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, 2026. Both in-person and virtual attendance is offered.
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
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January 9 - Kinderhook, NY | The Noble Train Arrives
This educational program features skilled oratory and hands-on demonstrations honoring this signature event in our War for Independence.
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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.
Read more…The failure of the Allied operation at Market Garden is often discussed. Many reasons are bandied about. The video below looks at some of the events and discusses if the operation could have ever succeeded to begin with. Interesting 22 minute video f
Read more…The M1911a1 is an iconic American pistol. It was designed by John M. Browning who designed many famous weapons, many still used today. The M1911 being one of them. If you've ever served in the military or saw one of their training films, you know the
Read more…As a War movie fan from a young age, I've seen most of these movies and agree they are worth watching. The narrator talks about how these are different from the standard fare of the time. I agree. Even as a kid I noticed the standard Hollywood formul
Read more…82nd Airborne Trooper Gene Metcalf was part of Operation Market Garden. Hear his story about being left for dead while on patrol, captured, interrogated by Heinrich Himmler and his experience in multiple POW camps along with other experiences in this
Read more…Made just a few years after the war, this movie highlights the struggles of leading a bomb group and of the bombing campaign against Germany. Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, it's a pretty dang good movie. A little over 2 hours in length. Grab some po
Read more…The 102nd Missouri General Assembly has appropriated $30,000 to fund repairs to the monument which commemorating Missourians who fought and fell in the Great War and is situated in the area in which the most Missouri troops were engaged.
The monumen
Read more…On Tuesday, February 25, the Military History Club of the Missouri Athletic Club turns its attention to the Caribbean as it welcomes a Zoom appearance by J J. Valdes, author of the recently released Besieged Beachhead: The Cold War Battle for Cuba
Read more…Total War a Defining Example of an Escalatory System
The conflicts which contributed to the rise of the concept of total war can be understood as helping to shape both the conditions under which warfare between states happened, and restructuring th
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