The Viking Mercenaries of the Byzantine Empire – The Varangian Guard
The Byzantines Hired Viking Mercenaries as Guards The relationship between the Byzantine Emperors and their Varangian Guard was a complex affair. The Byzantines were first…
The Most Hated Enemies Of The Ancient World’s Greatest Empire: Rome
Throughout the history of Rome, from the Kingdom of the 700s BCE to the fall of the Empire in 476, there have been individuals who…
George H. Bush Narrowly Escaped Being Executed and Eaten By The Japanese in WWII
In September 1944, the USS Finback submarine surfaced a few miles off the coast of Chichi Jima, an island some 700 miles South of Tokyo.…
The Mighty Japanese Battleship Musashi — The Launch that Flooded Nagasaki
It was one of the biggest ships to ever ply the seas and ensure Japan’s conquest of the Asia-Pacific region during WWII. It was so…
“I Know The Costs” – Charles Bestgen, Mid-Missouri veteran wounded while serving as machine-gunner in Korea
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…
WWI: One Man Charged The Enemy Trenches Captured 6 Machine Guns and 100 Infantry
Horace Augustus Curtis wasn’t supposed to be a war hero. He was supposed to be a nobody who lived and died in relative poverty in…
PTSD – The Curse of the Veteran
Those who survived a war are often scarred for life by their experiences. Many suffer problems, including the condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder…
Turning Point For The Second World War – Preparing for The Battle of Britain
War History Online Presents this Guest Blog from Chris Charland. The 15th of September 1940 was undoubtedly the decisive turning point in the Battle of Britain,…
Masinissa: The Warrior King of Numidia who fought alongside his Armies Well into His 80s
Minor kingdoms and their Kings don’t often get a share of the historical glory because, well, they’re minor. But, one such minor king fought with…
Brotherhood, Blood, And Discipline: How It Felt To Fight In An Ancient Roman Battle
It’s the first century AD and the professional Roman army is at the height of its power. You’re part of that army – a soldier…
Battles Of Military History: When Fighting Spirit Overcame The Odds
Battles can be lost for a hundred different reasons. Poor numbers, unwise strategy, inferior weapons, the list goes on. But just occasionally, a fighting force…
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…