How Alexander the Great Literally Changed the Geography at Tyre
The city of Tyre was founded around 2750 BC, and initially, it consisted of two parts. Tyre existed on an island that was thus separate…
Prelude to the Fall of Rome – The Destruction of Carthage
According to legend, the city was started by Queen Dido in 813 BC. Her romance with Aeneas has been one of the most popular sources…
The Lost Artist: Love Passion War – A Search for a Famed Illustrator Uncovers a WW II Hero
1934: A 13-year-old Jewish boy escapes Nazi Germany to become the highest decorated WWII Palestinian (future Israeli) soldier in the British Army. 2010: A top…
Civil War Cavalryman Finally Receives Headstone After 100 years
After having to wait one hundred years, Civil War veteran Union Corporal Timothy Peters has received his military grave marker. Peters died on August 2,…
Chaplain Gave All in Vietnam – Awarded the Medal of Honor
The halls of military history are filled with men who earned the nation’s highest military honor as they fought ferociously against a determined enemy. There…
Air Power in the Battle for Normandy
When the Allies invaded Normandy in June 1944, one of the most important advantages they had was their air power. The Royal Air Force (RAF)…
You’ve Likely Never Heard of the USS Parche (SSN-683), the US Navy’s Most Decorated Warship
It’s likely you’ve never heard of the US Navy’s most decorated warship and that’s because it never wanted you to know about the USS Parche…
Nurse, Spy, Guerrilla Leader – Remembering First Lt. Manuela Orquejo
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Abraham Garcia First Lieutenant Manuela Orquejo started her military service when she signed the Oath of…
Helicopter Crews Honored at New Vietnam War Monument
An estimated 3,000 veterans and family members traveled to Arlington National Cemetery to witness the unveiling of the new memorial for Vietnam War-era helicopter pilots…
The Nazi Princess – Gudrun Burwitz
Described as the dazzling Nazi princess, Gudrun Burwitz was noted as a major proponent of Nazism. Gudrun Burwitz, the daughter of top Nazi, Heinrich Himmler,…
Second Battle of Champagne WWI – High Hopes and Lessons Learned
The goals of the First World War were more personal for the French than for their British allies. The Germans had invaded parts of France…
Amazing Bravery – Lt Conner Finally Awarded Medal of Honor
On June 25th, President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to an almost forgotten American hero. This was Garlin Murl Conner, whose heroism had unfortunately…