The Rosary Paratrooper – Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte
WWII saw paratroopers become an important part of warfare for the first time. Among the most gifted paratroop commanders was Friedrich August Freiherr von der…
Germany and Italy in WWII – A Difficult Relationship
Germany and Italy had the most powerful and outspoken far-right governments in inter-war Europe. They were the main Axis powers in Europe in WWII. Their…
The Lapland War: A Fight For Finland To Leave The War
Finland was in a difficult position in WWII. The country was at first defending itself from an invasion conducted by the USSR in 1939. After several…
Robert Anderson Hoover of Nashville, Tennessee: the Father of Aerobatics
He was among the world’s greatest pilots – despite suffering from severe air sickness. Robert Anderson “Bob” Hoover was born on January 24, 1922, in…
Serbian WWI soldiers who died in the Netherlands
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Fabian Vendrig with the help of Tanja Vendrig & John Stienen In a corner of the Dutch…
Leading by Example: John J. Pershing, Prime Mentor for Future US Army Generals
The United States greatest leaders, including Patton, Truman, and MacArthur, spent the formative years of their military careers under the command of General of the…
Wounded, Promoted, Decorated – Adolf Hitler in the First World War
Adolf Hitler is remembered for the terrible destruction of WWII. Before that, he served with courage in WWI. That first conflict deeply influenced his future.…
This Member Of The Nazi Party Became Known as a Modern Buddha
A “Buddha” is an enlightened being – one who breathes wisdom, goodness, compassion, and mercy. A saint, to put it in Christian terms. In one…
Amiens, 1918 – The WW1 Battle In France Which Sealed Germany’s Coming Defeat
The Battle of Amiens started nearly 100 years ago in Picardy, France, in 1918. The major combat lasted until August 12th and was a success…
The Battle of Stalingrad: The Battle that Broke Hitler
It was at the battle of Stalingrad that Hitler met his match, and was dealt a decisive blow, from which he couldn’t recover. The battle was a…
The Devil of Rabaul: Japanese Ace of Aces With 88 Kills Who Died In The Passenger Seat
“In the ocean of the military, reflective of all distinguished pilots, an honored Buddhist person.” So translates the name awarded to Japanese pilot Hiroyoshi Nishizawa…
This Fighter Pilot Saved a Bomber Squadron From German Fighter Attacks For over Half an Hour – Alone
During WWII, he single-handedly protected a bomber squadron against German planes… even when he ran out of ammo. They called him the “One Man Airforce”…