Hans von Luck: The Gentlemanly Nazi Commander
War has always been brutal. Sometimes, however, generals try to be civilized. In the midst of battle, they stop, chat with the enemy, and enjoy…
Unselfish Service – Missouri State Highway Patrolman died in Japanese POW camp in WWII
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families…
German War Children, civilian survival in WWII – There was hardly any food, in the last year pretty much none
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Article from Annette Oppenlander. When we examine the history of WWII, we often focus on the myriad of battles…
These High-Flying Pilots Were Top German Luftwaffe Aces Of WWII
The Ace Fighter cult came to prominence during the First World War, which was the first conflict that utilized the use of aircraft in a…
The Myths And Legends Surrounding The Nazi Party
As the evilest and most widely condemned organization in European history, the Nazis have long fascinated both historians and the public at large. Inevitably, a…
Becoming a Nazi as an agent of Christ. He claimed he joined the Nazi regime to save Jews
A devout Christian, he joined the Nazi regime and then later tried to oppose it. When that did not work, he hatched a new plan…
Interesting Facts About The End Of WWI
Ten interesting facts about the Armistice, which ended WWI. 1- The Kiel Mutiny and German Revolution was the final blow to the German Empire The…
Facts About the Battle of Ia Drang (We Were Soldiers)
In 1954, the French decided to draw their struggles in what was once called French Indochina to a close. From then until the end of…
The Jewish Avengers: A Nazi’s Worst Nightmare, They Wanted to Poison 60,000 Prisoners After WWII
“What is Zionism? Zionism is the Jews taking their fate into their own hands and not letting the others dictate our fate,” so said Dina…
Ancient Generals Who Had No Problem Fighting Heroically On The Front Lines
Generals now certainly do not fight on the front lines, that would be ridiculous. Perhaps the last time we had instances of high-ranking officers in…
A Day in the Life of a Roman Legionary – Mighty Soldiers Of The Ancient World
Roman legionaries were among the most ruthlessly efficient soldiers in the ancient world. But even for these highly disciplined and well-equipped men, the armies that…
How A Japanese Sub Sank Three Ships With One Salvo In WW2
Japan entered WWII with the most diverse submarine fleet of any nation. Some subs were capable of the fastest underwater speeds and were armed with…