First Indian Army Soldier To Be Awarded VC Was The Only Man of His Team to Survive the German Onslaught at Ypres
It is a scene often played out in the movies. Wounded and overrun by superior enemy numbers, the only option was to feign death and…
An Anti-Nuclear Exhibit Comes to Los Alamos
There’s an ongoing argument regarding the manufacture and potential use of nuclear weapons. One side sees them as a necessary evil, an unfortunate side effect…
Historian Reveals Details About The Drastic Building Transformations That Occurred During WWII
A new book by historian Julie Summers tells the story of 12 stately homes, which were requisitioned by the British government to help with the…
Hans Joachim Marseille, Anti Nazi & One Of The Most Amazing Fighter Pilots Of WWII
He was among Germany’s most accomplished flying Aces during WWII – though he hated killing. His success was valuable propaganda for the Nazis – yet…
The First Avengers
It sounds like the plot of a Hollywood movie. A small cadre of Jews hatched a plot that would kill six million Germans, by poisoning…
Raegan Oates Presents – Violette Szabo, Elite Special Operations Agent In World War Two
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Raegan Oates Violette Szabo is one of many brave women in British history and is remembered for her…
Wars That Proved the Devastating Power of Ground Attack Aircraft
Death plummets from the sky, shattering bodies and scattering formations of armed men. For a century, ground attacks by armed aircraft have added an extra…
The Invasion of Poland in the Opening Stages of World War Two
The invasion of Poland was one in a long line of acts of Nazi German aggression. It was also the one that tipped Europe into…
From Ancient Times To World War Two – Massive Retreats of Military History
Can a retreat ever be considered a success? Most are a sign of failure, as armies pull back from the objectives they seek to take…
The Victoria Cross Recipient who Sailed his Submarine Full of Explosives into a Viaduct during the Zeebrugge Raid
War History Online Presents this Guest Blog From Christopher Sandford – author of the book “Zeebrugge 1918: The Greatest Raid of All” Shortly after midnight on…
The Falklands War – A War for Lost Glory
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in a clear British victory. But…
The Roman Barbarian Wars; The Era of Roman Conquest – Review by William McLaughlin
Roman wars against “barbarians” can often be very difficult to cover. In victory, they can be deemed inconsequential or unworthy of special mention by ancient…