Avro Lancaster NX611 “Just Jane” Restoration
Avro Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ has had a chequered history from her ‘birth’ in April 1945. She was built as a MK7 which was conceived…
Greek Fire: Civil War in the “Cradle of Democracy” After WW2
War History Online Presents this Guest Blog From Alan G. Gauthreaux. A highly motivated and extremely determined Greek army descended on communist guerrillas on three sides…
Courage And Valor – New Zealanders In The Italian Campaign of WWII
The largely forgotten story of New Zealand’s contribution to the liberation of Italy between 1943 and 1945 is being told in a free podcast series…
The Causes Of The English Civil Wars – Some Of The Most Destructive Conflicts In British History
By Guest Blogger Jemahl Evans The English Civil Wars (there were three, involving all the nations of the British Isles) were some of the most destructive…
“Double Ace: Robert Lee Scott Jr., Pilot, Hero, and Teller of Tall Tales” – Review by David D. Kindy
By Guest Blogger David D. Kindy Robert Lee Scott Jr.,World War II flying ace and author of “God is My Co-Pilot” is best remembered as the…
Madagascar Air Force Boneyard: Tragic End of Douglas C-47s, MiG0-21s and Antonovs
In this DAKOTA HUNTER BLOG, you will read and see photos of yet another Aircraft Boneyard that existed for years in Madagascar. In one of…
“Deborah and the War of the Tanks 1917” – Review by Mark Barnes
When it comes to tanks this centenary year has been filled with highlights. Back in February, I got to see the original plans of the…
“Theirs is the Glory: Arnhem, Hurst and Conflict on Film” – Review by Mark Barnes
The last time I saw Theirs is the Glory I was lounging in the home of my colleague Joris drinking Highland Park whisky while contemplating…
“A Captured Youth” – Veteran shares experience as a German prisoner 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…
“Operation Crossroads: Lest We Forget!” – Review by Mark Barnes
This has been an incredibly busy year in which I have been attempting to wade through a phalanx of titles sent to me by the…
An Air Force Veteran Describes His Service Spanning Vietnam And The Cold 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…
Shot Down over Auschwitz – The “Hell’s Angel” Aircrew Are Remembered To This Day
By Guest Blogger Szymon Serwatka All photos provided by the author On Friday, September 13th, 1944, the 15th Air Force targeted the Nazi fuel industry…