Veteran of World War Two AND The Falklands War Dies At Age 95
John Vickerson, one of the oldest veterans of the Falklands War, passed away last month aged 95. He served a note-worthy 46 years in the…
Fog Of War – Often, the Allies Couldn’t Tell if Bombing Campaigns Were Working
Destructive bombing raids against Germany were a vital part of World War Two. They let the Allies lash out against the Nazi war machine long…
The British POW Who Saved Hundreds of Jews from Death at Auschwitz
Few people have had a more ironic name that Charles Coward. This Second World War soldier risked his life while a prisoner of the Nazis,…
“The battles of Batdorf” – Career of late National Guard colonel characterized by political strife
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and author of the upcoming Arcadia Publishing release…
A Terrible Mistake – Why The USSR Ignored Britain’s Warnings of Impending Invasion
On June 22, 1941, Germany invaded the USSR. It was a move that came as a shock to the Soviets, but less so to the…
Four Battles Where The Underdogs Won Against All The Odds
Outnumbered and outgunned, the underdogs that defeat their enemies through strategy, cunning or pure luck often give us the most compelling stories. Although numerical strength…
Rampaging through history with new book about the Vikings – Review by David D. Kindy
“Northmen: The Viking Saga, AD 793-1241” By John Haywood Reviewed By Guest Blogger David D. Kindy For nearly 500 years, the Vikings were the scourge of much…
Top Ten Military Planes, Past and Present (Watch)
Which planes throughout military aviation history are the most iconic, successful, and well designed? This video gives the top ten fixed wing aircraft used…
The Haitian Revolution: A Rare and Brutal Act of Liberation
The Haitian revolution is one of the most remarkable revolts in history. Unlike most revolutions, it was driven not by the middle classes but by…
Call of Duty: Next Game Release Will Go “Back to Its Roots”
Activision stated during its most recent earnings report that “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” failed to meet their sales expectations. They also said that it…
This Highly-Decorated American Hero Was Nearly Awarded A Third Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is America’s greatest military award for acts of valor. Nineteen people have received it twice. However, one man was about to…
Hal Moore, Hero Of Ia Drang, Passes Away at the age of 94
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Harold Gregory “Hal” Moore, Jr., who has passed away at the age of 94,…