Rosemary Giles

Rosemary Giles is a history content writer with Hive Media. She received both her bachelor of arts degree in history, and her master of arts degree in history from Western University. Her research focused on military, environmental, and Canadian history with a specific focus on the Second World War. As a student, she worked in a variety of research positions, including as an archivist. She also worked as a teaching assistant in the History Department.

Since completing her degrees, she has decided to take a step back from academia to focus her career on writing and sharing history in a more accessible way. With a passion for historical learning and historical education, her writing interests include social history, and war history, especially researching obscure facts about the Second World War. In her spare time, Rosemary enjoys spending time with her partner, her cats, and her horse, or sitting down to read a good book.

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Articles by Rosemary Giles:

HMS Victory: The World’s Oldest Warship Still In Commission

Illustration of the HMS Victory at sea

At well over 200 years old, the HMS Victory is undeniably one of the most famous ships in the world. Serving as the flagship for Lord…

MoH Recipient Robert Simanek Dove On a Live Grenade to Save His Comrades In Korea

Two US Marines positioned on a ridge + Portrait of Robert Simanek

Between 1950-53, only a few years after the end of the Second World War, the United States entered another conflict: the Korean War. As part…

WWII Plans That Never Happened – There’s a Reason These Were Shelved

British Royal Marines running through heavy fog

There were many clever plans created by both the Allies and Axis during the Second World War, such as Operations Mincemeat and Overlord. However, there…

The Last Defenders of the Führerbunker Were French SS Troops

Légion des volontaires français contre le bolchevisme leaning out of the windows of a departing train

Typically, the Schutzstaffel (SS) is viewed as an all-German organization that filled its ranks with those who deeply resonated with the Führer’s message and goals.…

Famous Navy SEALs: Who Are the Most Famous Navy Seals in History?

NASA portrait of Jonny Kim + Military portrait of William McRaven + Marcus Luttrell standing on stage

US Navy SEALs are among the finest Special Operations forces in the United States. Their training is extensive and gruelling, to ensure they’re some of…

‘Crazy Major’ Henry Dobrzański Refused to Back Down Against the German Invasion of Poland

Members of the Detached Unit of the Polish Army on horseback

Already a well-established soldier by the time the Second World War broke out, Maj. Henryk Dobrzański became even more famous following his service for being…

German Generalleutnant Ernst-Günther Baade Wore a Kilt Into Combat During WWII

Ernst-Günther Baade and another German officer looking over documents at a table

There certainly wasn’t a shortage of kilt-wearing soldiers during the Second World War, whether they be men who were proud of their Scottish heritage or…

The Disastrous Operation Aphrodite Killed JFK’s Brother

Three Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses in flight + Military portrait of Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator were two of the most extensively used heavy bombers of the Second World War. While they…

Edward ‘Babe’ Heffron: The ‘Easy’ Company Machine Gunner Who Ran Through Enemy Fire to Try and Reach His Friend

Group photo of "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division + Edward "Babe" Heffron sitting with his comrades

Edward “Babe” Heffron was one of many American heroes to come out of the Second World War. In particular, he served with E Company, 2nd…

John Simpson Kirkpatrick: The ‘Man with the Donkey’ in Gallipoli

John Simpson Kirkpatrick and Duffy the donkey aiding an injured soldier + Statue of John Simpson Kirkpatrick and Duffy the donkey aiding an injured soldier

Best known as the “Man with the Donkey,” John Simpson Kirkpatrick was one of many larger than life figures who landed with the ANZACs during…

Punisher Skull Meaning: What Does the Punisher Logo Mean in the US Military?

Jon Bernthal as the Punisher in 'The Punisher'

Each branch the US military has their own logo – various iterations of parachutes for airborne regiments, seahorses on US Navy emblems. Sometimes, symbols are…

Looking Back At the Red Army’s Liberation of Auschwitz

Red Army soldiers speaking to child prisoners at Auschwitz

The phrase arbeit macht frei – “work sets you free” – were emblazoned on the sign at the entrance of Auschwitz for prisoners to read…