Before the Tank, Many Different Weird Armed Fighting Vehicles Were Developed
The arrival of the tank was a significant development of WWI. The first successful purpose-built fighting vehicle, they added a devastating new element to warfare and…
The History of the Sabre… Not Just for Cavalrymen
The sabre was the traditional cavalryman’s weapon for most of the gunpowder era, and was carried into action long after it had become all but…
The Walking Wounded – How Warfare And Healthcare Advanced Together Through The Ages
By Guest Blogger Helen Fraser For War History Online It cannot be denied that war is responsible for huge numbers of deaths, and an awful lot…
“Wentworth Military Academy” – Historical Missouri Military Academy Has Trained Young Cadets Since 1880
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
Napoleon – The Great Conqueror Should Have Lost in Italy
From 1792 to 1797, France fought a multi-fronted war against the First Coalition, the first of many attempts to bring the revolutionary nation to heel.…
The Rapid Rise of Naval Air Power Over Two World Wars
An aircraft carrier and its complement of planes is perhaps the most powerful military formation in the modern world. With it, a nation can reach…
Warrior Monks of Feudal Japan—These Monks Did Not Always Practice Peace
Imagine a Monk What do you see? Do you imagine the traditional Zen Buddhist monks of Japan, shaven-headed men in bright robes sitting in meditation…
Over The Years, Many Moments In Military History Have Inspired Great Works of Art
With its drama, spectacle, and significance for human life, war has always inspired art. From cave paintings of stone age skirmishes to abstract explorations of…
Machine Guns – Rapid Early Development Of A Deadly, Game-Changing Technology
In the second half of the 19th century, industrialized nations entered an arms race to produce the best machine-gun. This new type of weapon was…
Valentine Baker’s Last Stand At The Battle of Tashkessen
War History Online Presents This Piece, Kindly Contributed By Guest Blogger Frank Jastrzembski – www.frankjastrzembski.com Nearly 3,000 miles from the coastline of his native England,…
The Causes Of The English Civil Wars – Some Of The Most Destructive Conflicts In British History
By Guest Blogger Jemahl Evans The English Civil Wars (there were three, involving all the nations of the British Isles) were some of the most destructive…
From A Man of God to Men of War – Great Innovators in the History of Firearms
As handheld guns developed, many people contributed to creating the technology used in the ones we have today. Here are some of the innovators who…