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Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General’s weekly recon of links to military history news, articles, websites, and more. A number of military history museums take up links in this weeks’ edition, along with an excellent Gettysburg article combining written, video, and interactive measures which can only best be seen online. Hopes for reviving the SS United States have been kicked off, and the Army Times lists its choices for the top ten all time best military movies. Clicks away!

News

Exhibit tells history of military funerals – sj-r.com

The Museum of Funeral Customs, 1440 Monument Ave., is hosting a special exhibit through Dec. 2 to help explain the evolution of the American military funeral. It is called “The Last Salute: The American Military Funeral.”

Hopes dim for revival of SS United States – USATODAY.com

Despite long-standing hopes for its revival — a return to sea, or conversion to a floating hotel or museum — America’s former "ship of state" seems to be running out of time and luck.

New history center gives local duo opportunity to show thanks – Dayton Daily News

The complex of museums and galleries in northeast Indiana will become home to the American Veterans Hall of Honor and American Veterans Research Library being established by retired Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Jackson and Tara Dixon-Engel. They are co-founders of the Tipp City-based American Veterans Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to grassroots initiatives to honor veterans.

Military historians want $4 million museum – BCNG Portals Page

A former teacher, McAvoy said the idea for a permanent education centre in Abbotsford stemmed from the enormous success of last year’s Remembering Project – a living history display designed to educate youth about the significance of Remembrance Day. The project attracted thousands of visitors over a three-day period.

Military museum opens with parade – Yorkregion.com

The museum is crammed with significant artifacts of Canada’s role in military history, beginning with the War of 1812 through the First and Second World Wars, Korea, modern peacekeeping and Afghanistan.

146 years of military history – Wiltshire Times

A CELEBRATION of more than 146 years of military history took place at Basil Hill Barracks in Corsham on Wednesday.

Campaigners target lottery to win military museum funding – Scotsman.com News

George Robinson, secretary of the One O’Clock Gun Association, is heading a steering committee that wants to see the old Royal High School turned into an exhibition celebrating Scotland’s military heritage.

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