Storied triple ace Bud Anderson, 100, explains how the P-51 Mustang “saved the world.”
Search results
Posted inStories
The Army Promised Her a Grave Beside Her Husband—But Buried Someone Else There
After Robert Dowling was killed in Vietnam, his wife Mary planned to be buried beside him. But circumstances unexpectedly changed.
Posted inStories
White Oaks, New Mexico: The Onetime Haunt of Billy the Kid
The New Mexico Territory town had a violent beginning, as Billy the Kid and other outlaws came here to sell stolen livestock, drink, shoot and otherwise blow off steam.
Posted inNews
At 108-Years-Old, One of the First Montford Point Marines Honored For His WWII Service
Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr., an original member of the Montford Point Marines — the group of the first Black troops to enlist in the Marine Corps — was recognized for his years of dedicated service across three military conflicts.
Posted inReview
Eisenhower Loved Him. The Press Likened Him to Patton. So Why Don’t We Know More About ‘Iron Mike’?
The author presents the career of this top-notch administrator, strict disciplinarian, and aggressive combat commander.
Posted inFeature
How W.Britain Has Been Making Model Soldiers—For 130 Years
MHQ goes behind the scenes with W.Britain Model Figures to learn how they create collectible soldiers.
HistoryNet Customer Service Contacts
Have a question or concern about your HistoryNet magazine subscription? Here’s how to reach someone to get your issue resolved.
Posted inExclusive
Merry Christmas in Korea
The Grumman Tigercat first flew in 1943 but it arrived too late for a combat role in World War II. The Marine Corps ordered 500 of the carrier-based, twin-engine airplanes but used the Tigercat for land-based missions in Korea.
Posted inStories
Tense Moments: Aerial refueling from the Boomer’s Perspective
The delicate dance between the tanker and airplane in need of the fuel for the mission is controlled by the deft hand of “the Boomer.”