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Captain Albert Jacka – The First Australian VC In World War One

By Guest Blogger James Maloney Albert Jacka was the first Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross during the First World War.  As a result he…

“Attack on Orleans” – Review by Mark Barnes

By my reckoning this is the 125th book I have reviewed this year and how wonderful it is to find gems at this stage in…

“Tiger I and Tiger II Tanks” – Review By Mark Barnes

Although I finally gave up model making when my then teenaged son found other fish to fry, I retain a deep love for models and…

“Christmas in Vietnam” – Army veteran discovers Christmas spirit in middle of 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…

Tribute to the Canso/ PBY Catalina, The New Photo Album Out Soon

Check it Out! War History Online proudly presents this guest blog from accomplished author and blogger Hans Wiesman. You can read more by Hans and…

The Battlebox – Former WWII Underground Command Centre in Singapore

On a fateful February morning, surrender stared them in the face. The British, Australian and Indian Army commanders had already endured 70 days of brutal…

“Major & Mrs Holt’s Definitive Battlefield Guide To The Somme 100th Anniversary” – Review by Mark Barnes

Holt battlefield guides have been around for some time now. They provide an entertaining and informative look at the battlefield in question and I have…

“Our Little Celebration” – Russellville Veteran Spent Christmas Aboard Tango Boat In 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…

“We Have A Responsibility” – Sister shares story of brother’s ultimate sacrifice 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…

“The M.S. Wilhelm Gustloff” – Book Review by Mark Barnes

It’s good to see another volume on the life and death of the MS Wilhelm Gustloff from our friend Edward Petruskevich. This time round he…

“Wentworth Military Academy” – Historical Missouri Military Academy Has Trained Young Cadets Since 1880

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…

“A General’s Upbringing” – Legacy of General John J. Pershing Preserved Through State Historic Site

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…