Front-Line General – Norman Cota in WWII
Grey eyed and craggy-featured, General Norman Cota was one of the more distinctive generals who took part in the 1944-5 campaign in Western Europe. A…
Happy Warrior – Private Wojtek in the Polish Army
After Germany attacked the USSR during World War II, Joseph Stalin restored diplomatic relations with Poland at the request of the Allies. Under the terms…
Messerschmitt Fodder – U.K. Fairey Battle with Tons of Photos
The Fairey Battle was a monoplane owned by Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF). The single-engine light bomber was designed by Marcel Lobelle and manufactured by…
The Truth About the King George WWII Campaign Medal Ribbons
Eight different campaign stars were issued for the Second World War. The ribbons are believed to have been designed by King George VI personally and…
Escape and Evade and Afrika Corps – Book Review
Reviewed by Phil Hodges for War History Online. We’re pleased to welcome back Phil Hodges and his famous knees to the WHO reviews department. EVASION…
Guarded by 7,000 Warriors – Tomb of Qin Shihuangdi
Qin Shihuangdi died in 210 BCE. He was the first ruler to unite China. He also built an extensive network of roads, standardized the currency,…
American Hero Turned Traitor – Benedict Arnold
In history, Benedict Arnold is a controversial American figure, and is popularly remembered for his treachery, both to his nation and–more personally–to George Washington. However,…
Japan’s Ace Producer – 6 Mitsubishi Fighters
As a manufacturer of fighter planes, Mitsubishi made a major contribution to the Japanese war effort during the Second World War. A5M Built to a…
US Aircraft Carriers – Why the U.S. Navy Stands Alone with a Large Carrier Force
Ever since World War II, the United States Navy has put a major focus on having a large fleet of aircraft carriers. To understand why,…
Menace to the Wehrmacht – The Green Ghost Armored Train
Armored trains showed their effectiveness during the Civil War in Russia in 1917-1922. They were used as a means of transportation for people and transportation…
Sig Sauer’s M17 Pistol for Public Purchase
Collectors of military memorabilia or those that are Sig Sauer aficionados are in for a treat as Sig Sauer has announced that it has a…
Destroyed by Nazis – Remains of Jewish Synagogue in Lithuania Recovered
Archaeologists have uncovered three parts of the remains of a Jewish synagogue that was destroyed by the Nazis in Lithuania. A recent excavation uncovered the…