The Soviet “MacGyver” of WWII – Partisan Inventor Tengiz Shavgulidze
After the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War, a partisan movement unfolded in the territories occupied by the Germans. One of the problems faced by…
Floating Like a Butterfly, Stinging Like a Bee? – Soviet T-70 Tank of WWII in 20 Photos
The Soviet T-70 tank was a product of the modernization of its predecessor, the light tank T-60. Works on the creation and improvement of the…
Early War Favorite – The Panzer 35(t) in 20 Photos
Originally known as Panzerkampfwagen 35(t), the Panzer 35(t) was a light tank designed in Czechoslovakia and used by the German Nazis. The (t) added to…
WWII Vet’s Remains Found in a Storage Locker and Finally Put to Rest
Born in Salem, Virginia, Frank Moses joined the Navy on July 30th, 1942, to fight the Japanese. This was at a time when the United…
Hurray for Technology! Peter Jackson Colorizes WWI Footage for New Documentary
Peter Jackson, the Oscar-winning film director who is best known for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has used footage from the archives of the…
The Leaders of the Third Reich
During the Second World War, the Nazi war machine cut a swathe of carnage through Europe. Leading the way were four men of terrible ambition…
1 Man, 1 Gun – 7 German Tanks: Investigating the Legend of Nikolai Sirotinin
A monument to the Soviet soldier Nikolai Sirotinin was erected in the Republic of Belarus in the Mogilev region. The inscription on the monument reads:…
Germany’s Best Nightfighter – Messerschmitt Bf 110 in 25 Photos
Prior to the beginning of WWII, Hermann Goering was urged by the Third Reich’s Ministry of Aviation to solve the issue of choosing the right…
Mammoth Military Exercises of the Soviet Union with Video
Through time armies have recognized that, in times of peace, they need to practice going to war. Even the best thought out plans need to…
Great Photos! The Versatile British Crusader Tank of WWII
The Crusader tank, also known as Mk VI or A15 Crusader was among one of the primary tanks used by the British army during World…
A Life of Service: Decorated Vietnam Huey Pilot Retires as Warrant Officer 5 after 4 Decades
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families…
Mighty Little Destroyer of Tanks – The German “Hetzer” Jagdpanzer 38(t) in 25 Great Photos
The Hetzer, originally known as Jagdpanzer 38(t), was one of the most prolific tank destroyers fielded by the Germans during the Second World War. Following a…