Jewish Partisans Defied the Nazis then the Soviets: The Bielski Brothers
Nowogódek was formerly located in Eastern Poland, but today is part of Belarus. Over many centuries it has also been under Russian rule and others.…
“I just wanted to help” – U.S. Army World War II Veteran was in First Wave at Omaha Beach
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and author of several historical works. His books…
Waste of Resources – The Never Deployed German Carrier Graf Zeppelin with Photos
The Graf Zeppelin was one of two major German aircraft carriers. It was named after the German airship designer Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. This aircraft…
Skill, Luck, and Help From a Friend: Victory at Yorktown
The siege of Yorktown was considered to be the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War. It was fought from 28 Sept – 19…
A Hard Dose of Reality for North and South – 1st Battle of Bull Run
Merriment rang out in the streets of Washington on July 16, 1861 as Gen. Irvin McDowell’s army, 35,000 strong, marched out to begin the campaign…
Spartans – Men Who Were Born To Fight
Spartans were a people from ancient Greece who had two main goals in life: to be the best warriors in the land, and to serve…
Epic 1st Warship Battle of WWII Demonstrated a Truly International Conflict – River Plate
The first naval battle of the Second World War, the Battle of the River Plate was a symbolically important encounter. British ships clashed with a…
Amazing Escape – Soviet Prisoners Stole a German Plane and Flew Home
During the Second World War, there were several truly successful escapes from German captivity. Being corralled in captivity, many of the prisoners were not willing…
Which is Your Favorite? – Famous Charges in History
With the enemies’ formation looking impenetrable and the odds continuously climbing higher in their favor, the battle would take on the shapes and colors of…
Must See Video: Normandy Vets Return to France Compliments of the Best Defense Foundation
Making a Remarkable Journey Back The Best Defense Foundation recently took several American WWII veterans back to Normandy this summer where they had served 74…
Trailblazing Tankers Remembered – The Tank Museum Opens VC Exhibition
Descendants of the four WWI tank crew who were awarded the VC. (l-r) Ian Robertson, great nephew of Clement Robertson, Peter Harbinson, great nephew of…
Mongol Tactics Learned from the Great Sun Tzu – Speed, Deception and Intel
The strategic genius of Genghis Khan is immortalized in history. The writings of Sun Tzu have established sound military principles that have transcended time and…