Colourised Images: Diversity of the Allied forces fighting in World War Two
By Mark McConville and Michael D. Carroll A SERIES of stunning colourised images have brought to light the diversity of the Allied forces fighting…
A Series Of Stunning Colourised Pictures Has Shone A Light On The Brutal Weapons Used In Warfare
Weapons of War – By Mark McConville Vivid colour images show a 6th Airborne Division sniper on patrol in the Ardennes, a soldier using…
Black Sheep Squadron in Color
FASCINATING pictures of America’s famous WWII Black Sheep Squadron whose efforts helped win the war in the Pacific have been released in vibrant color. By…
Memories From WWII US Marine Albert G. Pinard, Fighting The Japanese Imperial Army In The South Pacific Islands
An excerpt from US Marine Albert G. Pinard from the book, “My Father’s War: Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers.” First-hand narratives from both theaters…
The Devastation of WWI Has Been Laid Bare In A Series Of Stunning Colorized Images
By Mark McConville Striking shots show soldiers sitting in a trench at the Battle of the Somme. They are checking on wounded or possible dead…
Britain’s first Great Navy
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from John S. Richardson The Roman Empire is best known for its Army Legions who ruled the then…
The Soviet Spy Trawler which Played Dance Music to Intimidate Submariners
The following edited extract is taken from the book ‘On Her Majesty’s Nuclear Service’ by Eric Thompson MBE, a memoir of his time spent working…
Operation Dick Tracy
War History online presents this Guest Piece from Drew Hannen Operation Dick Tracy took place towards the end of World War Two (1944 – 45). Foreseeing…
You Can’t Hold Me: General Henri Giraud Escapes the Germans in Both World Wars
In August 1914, what many feared, and indeed, some had secretly hoped for, was finally taking place. The major European military powers were at war.…
Kamikaze Pilots: The final ceremony included a drink of spiritual concoction that’d ensure success in the mission. Then, he’d wedge himself between 500-pound bombs
“Transcend life and death. Eliminate all thoughts about your life and your death. Only then you will disregard your earthly life totally. You will be…
The Three Allied Fighter Planes that Brought the Luftwaffe to its Knees
The German air force (the Luftwaffe) was probably the strongest air force in Europe at the dawn of the Second World War. It isn’t surprising…
The Emden Crew’s Red Sea Coast Transit: Their Ottoman Savior’s Account
War History online presents this Guest Piece from Jack Snowden The story of the Emden, a German warship that single-handedly harassed primarily British shipping in the…