Woodrow Wilson – A Man Of Many Contradictions
Thomas Woodrow Wilson, America’s 28th president, was a man of many contradictions. He wanted to keep America neutral during WWI, yet he also declared war…
After The Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Horatio Nelson Traveled Back To England Pickled in Brandy
A long used euphemism in sailing circles, and in some pubs and bars, refers to slurping liquor from a straw directly from the barrel. The…
The Strange And Cold Day The French Cavalry Captured a Dutch Fleet at Sea
The Hussars were a type of light cavalry that originated in medieval Hungary and were adopted by other European countries. Their bravery, cunning, and daredevil…
The Worst Things Hollywood Gets Wrong about Ancient and Medieval Battles
Personally, I love Hollywood historical epics no matter how ridiculously inaccurate they are. Anything that gets history out in the world is okay with me.…
Hidden Boneyard in Greece with German Ju-52, Stuka, C-47 and Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
War History Online presents this Guest Article from respected Blogger and Author Hans Wiesman. Check out his book and his blog. In this Dakota Hunter Blog,…
Deadliest Sieges Before the 19th Century
Sieges throughout history were awful affairs. Unlike Field Battles, Sieges involved civilians, as well as numerous ways to die over long periods of time. Starvation…
Neutral Switzerland Has Invaded Liechtenstein Three times in 30 years – by Mistake
Most people associate Switzerland with mountains, chocolates, watches, and Swiss Army knives. They also think of a peaceful and neutral country that’s fanatic about avoiding…
Casualties of War – Deadliest Conflicts in Human History
It goes without saying, war has been around forever. Since the beginning of recorded history, it’s estimated that between 315 million to more than 750…
“My plans are perfect” – The Victorian Generals Disastrously Promoted Beyond Their Abilities
“Brains! I don’t believe in brains.” – Prince George, Duke of Cambridge and Commander-in-Chief of the British army until 1895. The “Peter Principle”, where people…
Incredible Art From The First World War
The Idea War has always been mimicked in some artistic fashion, whether it’s literature, paintings, sculpture, song or the theater. At the beginning of World War…
Casualties of War – Deadliest Conflicts in Human History
It goes without saying, war has been around forever. Since the beginning of recorded history, it’s estimated that between 315 million to more than 750…
3 Heroic Last Stands in Military History
The Battle of Thermopylae is the ultimate example of a heroic last stand. The few mighty warriors stood against hundreds of thousands of Persian troops,…