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The Modern “Beast” of the Battlefield – M1 ABRAMS

During the Persian Gulf War, havoc reigned on the Iraqi side of the battlefield as an armored beast came into play, efficiently decimating Iraq’s Soviet-era…

The USSR’s Extraordinary Women Snipers of WW2

During the Second World War, the USSR used more women in combat than any other country. Among them were hundreds of remarkable snipers. Soviet Snipers…

Securing Korea: The Battle for Pyongyang

The First Sino-Japanese War was a culmination of Japan’s modernization. Having updated its military and industry, it faced cultural and political divisions that many in…

Improvised WWII Tank of the Soviets – NI-1

In 1941, the city of Odessa was caught within a ring of Romanian-German offensive formations. The forces of the 11th German and 4th Romanian armies…

Caesar’s Loss to Vercingetorix at Gergovia

The Gallic wars were a series of battles that ensued when the Gallic people of what is now France stood in resistance to the invading Roman…

Red Cloud’s War and The Wagon Box Fight

The Bozeman Trail served as a gateway to the northern gold mines and forests of Montana allowing wagon-loads of settlers to traverse the heart of…

Nurse, Spy, Guerrilla Leader – Remembering First Lt. Manuela Orquejo

War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Abraham Garcia First Lieutenant Manuela Orquejo started her military service when she signed the Oath of…

Amazing Bravery – Lt Conner Finally Awarded Medal of Honor

On June 25th, President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to an almost forgotten American hero. This was Garlin Murl Conner, whose heroism had unfortunately…

Superior Equipment Not Enough for Germans in Battle for Normandy

Following D-Day, the Allies fought a grueling battle against German forces in Normandy. It was a fight whose outcome would determine the course of the…

The First Four Battles of the Isonzo: Italy Enters World War One

Italy was a late entrant into the First World War, not joining the fighting until 1915. Its part in the war began with a series…

“Turning Point of the Revolution” – Battles of Saratoga 1777

It is said that the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was the most crucial and decisive during the American Revolutionary War. Often coined as the turning…

American Filibusters for Canadian Independence – The Rise of the Hunters’ Lodges

In 1837, the Canadian provinces of Upper and Lower Canada experienced several armed rebellions. Aided by American filibusters, one of these groups of agitators proved…