Military History is the subject of a number of fine magazines, with well written articles and hard to find photos in every issue.
Be sure to check the archives of the Military
Organizations listed in that section of Olive-Drab. Many of these web sites
contain photos and historical information particular to that organization or
unit.
9 Jul 1943 US-British invasion of Sicily begins [night of 9-10 Jul]. 9 Jul 1944 British and Canadian forces capture Caen from the Germans, a critical post-D-Day objective in Normandy, France. 9 Jul 1944 US forces reach the northern end of Saipan, finding thousands of Japanese civilian men, women, and children who commit suicide by leaping off the cliffs rather than be captured. Visit the Olive-Drab.com World War II Timeline for day-by-day events 1939-1945! See also WW2 Books.
Military History Magazines
Military History Magazines, Journals, Periodicals
Battle Cry, the newspaper of reenacting. Multi-period publication from American Revolution to Vietnam. Write Battle Cry, 810 Gales Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
The
Great War, is a 68 page magazine, published bi-monthly in the UK, on
all aspects of World War I. Features personal stories and experiences
and local history aspects often overlooked by other larger publications.
Home Front, Pals and Service soldiers and battalions, animals, women,
grandfathers' and grandmothers' stories, etc.
Military Magazine is a monthly
history publication written by the men and women who were there; in essence
an oral account in print in the words of those who served. Unlike most
military history chronicles, Military encourages the subscribers to become
involved in what is published. Most of the articles are first-hand experiences
of the subscribers during World War II, Korea, Viet-Nam, the Cold War
and Gulf War; all U.S. military services.
Recon is a magazine devoted to travel information for military history enthusiasts. Covers the great military history sites of the world, providing money-saving travel tips and advice on where to eat and shop after you visit the battlefield, park or museum as well as information on non-military attractions in a focused area.
The Second World War in all its aspects is examined in World
War II Magazine--an exciting read for those with all levels of historical
knowledge, ranging from experts on the subject to those with only a limited
knowledge. Each issue covers well-known and little-known military strategies,
battles, personalities, weaponry, espionage and more.
