TANK – Review by Mark Barnes
Regulars will know that I have a view on books like this one. To my mind, they can set themselves up for all manner of…
Delaware River Crossing Celebrated by 63rd Year Re-Enactment
Every year on Christmas Day, a group of re-enactors make their voyage across the Delaware River to commemorate George Washington’s crossing from Pennsylvania to New…
Awesome Video of the US Navy Presidential Ceremonial Honor Guard at Norway
This complete video version of the performance in Norway by the US Navy Presidential Ceremonial Honor Guard Drill Team at Norway is amazing and must…
Missing both Legs, This RAF Fighter Ace Took out 22 Germans Planes, Then Escaped Multiple POW Camps
Life with amputated legs can prove difficult for even the most mundane of tasks require extra effort. But trying taking on the German Luftwaffe and…
The Japanese Invasion Threat of Australia
Japanese intentions to invade mainland Australia during World War Two have long been the subject of passionate debate amongst historians worldwide. Some scholars are convinced that…
U.S. Finally Given Permission to Bring Home Remains of Soldiers in Himalayas
A recent effort from the U.S. Defense Prisoners of War Accounting Agency has resulted in the finding of more American remains. The group that made…
Dambusters Pilot Distinguished Flying Cross Auctioned To Fund New Dam in Africa
A World War Two medal earned by one of the pilots in the famous Allied Dambusters raids has been sold at auction with the proceeds…
PARIS ‘44 – Reviewed by Mark Barnes for War History Online
Recent events have shown that whatever fate throws at Paris, the old city somehow manages to sort itself and get on with things. In truth,…
Community Pays Their Final Respect To Decorated Omaha Beach Veteran With No Family
A World War Two veteran without family has been honoured by hundreds of well-wishers at his wake in Kentucky, USA. US Army veteran Warren McDonough…
The Top 10 Misconceptions of the First World War
Many probably don’t realize that what they’ve learned about history, especially when it comes to WWI, is not necessarily true. Here are the top 10…
Bodies of 200 Napoleonic Troops Discovered in Germany
Napoleon’s retreat by Vasily Vereshchagin The bodies of some 200 soldiers from the Napoleonic army have been unearthed from a mass grave found near the…
Inside Microsoft Mogul Paul Allen’s Multi-Million Dollar WWII Airplane Collection
Tom from the USA is a a fan of WHO and has sent us some images he took of the Paul Allen’s warbird collection. Allen…