These Five Kings Made Sparta A Force To Be Reckoned With In The Ancient World
The Kingdom of Sparta is one of the most famous city states of ancient Greece. The harsh military upbringing given to its male citizens has…
7 Ways English Lords Fought Against Welsh Raiders
Throughout the 13th century, there was conflict in the border region between England and Wales. This area, known as the Welsh March, contained both English…
The Empire Of Japan & The Invasion Of The Philippines In WW2
On December 8, 1941, Japan invaded the Philippines. A mix of local and American forces, most without combat experience, rushed to hold off the professional…
The Inexplicable Controversial Life of General Douglas MacArthur
There are few times in history where we can say a man was born and raised in such a season that he should be at…
The Arizona Balloon Buster – Epic Tale of Courage, Friendship and Sacrifice
In only nine days of flying in World War I combat, just ten missions and thirty hours of time in a Spad XIII aircraft, Lieutenant…
Captain Albert Jacka – The First Australian VC In World War One
War History Online presents this guest blog by Guest Blogger James Maloney Albert Jacka was the first Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross during the…
WASPs – The Women Who Served as Pilots in WWII
In World War II, women took aviator positions in the US Air Force in order to relieve the men of the First Tactical Air Force…
First Woman to Receive the George Cross Survived Torture by the Nazis
Odette Marie Céline Brailly was born in Amiens, France, in 1912. Her father died while fighting for their country in World War I. Her grandfather…
Author and Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Attends Ceremony for New Vietnam War Monument in DC
On April 18, a dedication was held for the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crew member Monument in Arlington Cemetery where it resides. Vietnam War Veteran…
Monash’s Masterpiece: The battle of Le Hamel and the 93 minutes that changed the world
July 4 marks the centenary of the battle of Le Hamel. The battle that took place on 4 July 1918 was masterminded by Australian commander…
Man Is Working to Interview Every Remaining WWII Veteran
16 million Americans served during World War II. Today, according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, only 558,000 of that number are still alive. Rishi…
Great Sieges: Jerusalem (70 CE) – One Million Lives Lost In 8 Months Of Combat
The Romans generally tolerated other religions, allowing and even welcoming Egyptian gods into their pantheon. Though they viewed the monotheistic Jews as being odd, they…