WWII Special Interrogation Group Made Up Of German Jews That Fought Back
One of the most unusual operational units of World War II could be found under the auspices of the Special Interrogation Group (SIG). This small,…
WWII Memorabilia Stolen From US Government Is Sold On e-Bay
The market for military memorabilia is as strong today as it has ever been. Particularly sought after is any kind of memorabilia about WWII, and…
Rome’s Greatest Enemies – Five People Who Fought Back Against the Empire
At its height, the Roman Empire spanned huge swathes of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Their military prowess, groundbreaking use of strategy and enormous…
Among all the Plots to Kill Hitler, this is the Craziest
WWII brought tremendous technological breakthroughs many of which – like the jet engine – revolutionized our everyday lives. Medicine was also a vast field for…
After suffering horrendous wounds, Rodolfo Hernandez eventually woke up with the Medal of Honor
Left for dead, it was only when placing Rodolfo Hernandez into a body bag that a fellow soldier noticed his fingers twitching. Covered in blood…
From The Tank Museum: New Chapter In Story Of Tiger 131: Part 4 – 48 Royal Tank Regiment At Point 174
Three days after the attack on Djebbel Djaffa, B Squadron of 48 RTR was detached from 21 Tank Brigade and sent to Guhriatt El Atach,…
Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz – His Leadership During WWII Won The War in the Pacific
Admiral Chester William Nimitz contributed to the success of the United States Navy from his beginnings at Annapolis 1905 to this very day. His accomplishments,…
The U.S. Army’s all Mexican-American Infantry Unit – Little-Known Heroes of the Italian Campaign of WWII
War History Online presents this guest article by Dave Gutierrez There are several unique WWII units that have been well documented. The stories of all the…
José Arturo Castellanos Contreras: The Latino Schindler
During WWII, many did what they could to save Jews – including the Latino Schindler. José Arturo Castellanos Contreras was born on December 23, 1893,…
Here are some of the best U-Boat aces of WWII
The following is a list of the top ten U-Boat commanders in WW II. It is based upon the number of ships they sank and…
General Hyazinth von Strachwitz, The Panzer Count
General Hyazinth von Strachwitz, known as the Panzer Count, earned a reputation for boldness as a cavalry officer in WWI. Then, during WWII he obtained…
Paratroop Commander – Nazi General Kurt Student Fought In Both World Wars And Became One Of The Greatest Aerial Innovators Of WWII
An innovator of airborne assault, General Kurt Student, helped to build Germany’s paratrooper forces from nothing. He commanded them in successful operations throughout WWII. First…