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The Iowa Class: A Departure from Traditional US Battleship Design

War History Online presents this Guest Article from Chris Knupp The four vessels of the Iowa class were the last battleships put to sea by…

“The Lost Battle” Documentary – the meaning of re-enacting history

Filmed on location at the 950th-anniversary re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings on October 16, 2016, the six-minute short documentary ‘The Lost Battle’ attempts to…

This Egyptian Unit Escaped Destruction In 1967 By Invading Israel

War History Online presents this Guest Article from Christopher Weeks When faced with an attack by a superior force, sometimes the key to survival lies…

Don’t Miss These Three Indispensable Guides To The Great Battlefields Of World War One

Books Reviewed by Mark Barnes Whether you are a newbie or an old campaigner on the battlefields of the Great War, collecting guides and information…

The Gustav Line – Part 3: The Breach

War History Online presents the third part of this Guest Article from Pietro Giovanni Liuzzi  Corp Expéditionnaire Français Anzio – The landing at Anzio took…

The Gustav Line – Part 2: Monte Cassino Abbey

War History Online presents the second part of this Guest Article from Pietro Giovanni Liuzzi  The Salvage of Montecassino Treasury The Abbey of Montecassino is…

Fighting On The Gustav Line – Part 1

War History Online presents this Guest Article from Pietro Giovanni Liuzzi  Italy, September 1943 – May 1944 Following the defenestration of Mussolini on July 25,…

“VICKERS/BAC VC10: Owners’ Workshop Manual” – Review by Mark Barnes

If ever you find yourself at Duxford you will not be able to avoid seeing a Vickers VC10 airliner in classic BOAC livery. The old…

“Follow First” – Veteran Who Served With Army Quartermaster Company In Korean War Talks About His War

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…

“It Gave Us Strength” – U.S. Army Veteran Describes Service As Platoon Leader During Vietnam War

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…

“The Unbreakable Tiger” – Korean War POW Was A Guardian Angel For Father Emil Kapaun

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Staff Sgt. Ken Scar. U.S. Army 1st Lt. William Funchess watched from the other bank as…

“American Survivor” – The Bataan Memorial Death March, And The Only Survivor Who Walks In The Event

War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Staff Sgt. Ken Scar. WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. – The start of the 27th annual…