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Early in WW2 the British received a dossier of German military secrets & why Britain almost ignored it

  The information was so potentially powerful the British could not believe it was real. One of the most extraordinary intelligence coups of the war…

The First Jet Versus Jet War: Air Power in the Korean War

During the dying days of WWII, both sides fielded jet fighters, but they were experimental aircraft. Propeller-driven fighters still dominated the skies. The first jet…

“I did my bit” – Veteran served as pilot with Army Air Corps during World War II

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…

Six Special Forces “A-Teams,” Tasked with Nuking the Soviet Union

War History Online presents this Guest Article from by James Stejskal Think the Russian threat worries the United States now? At the height of the…

Japanese Battleship Musashi – Part 2: The Rediscovery

The biggest ship to sail the seas during WWII, she was Japan’s pride and joy (and the bane of captains) till she was lost. It…

Hans von Luck: The Gentlemanly Nazi Commander

War has always been brutal. Sometimes, however, generals try to be civilized. In the midst of battle, they stop, chat with the enemy, and enjoy…

Unselfish Service – Missouri State Highway Patrolman died in Japanese POW camp in WWII

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…

German War Children, civilian survival in WWII – There was hardly any food, in the last year pretty much none

War History Online proudly presents this Guest Article from Annette Oppenlander. When we examine the history of WWII, we often focus on the myriad of battles…

These High-Flying Pilots Were Top German Luftwaffe Aces Of WWII

The Ace Fighter cult came to prominence during the First World War, which was the first conflict that utilized the use of aircraft in a…

The Myths And Legends Surrounding The Nazi Party

As the evilest and most widely condemned organization in European history, the Nazis have long fascinated both historians and the public at large. Inevitably, a…

Becoming a Nazi as an agent of Christ. He claimed he joined the Nazi regime to save Jews

A devout Christian, he joined the Nazi regime and then later tried to oppose it. When that did not work, he hatched a new plan…

Interesting Facts About The End Of WWI

Ten interesting facts about the Armistice, which ended WWI. 1- The Kiel Mutiny and German Revolution was the final blow to the German Empire The…