Mighty WW2 Warships – KMS Admiral Graf Spee in the Battle of the River Plate
On September 1, 1939, while German troops were rolling across the border into Poland, their Navy was sent to raid Allied shipping lanes, much as…
The Oslo Report: How a German Scientist Gave Away Nazi Military Secrets and Why Britain Almost Ignored Him
Early in the Second World War, the British received a dossier of Nazi military secrets. The extraordinary contents had been sent at great personal risk…
3 Myths Of The Montana Class Battleships
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Chris Knupp. Artist’s impression of the Montana class Battleship Myth #1: The Montana class Ignored the Panama Canal…
Top 10 Strangest Armored Cars of WWII
Being in a war gives one license to get creative and here are the proofs — ten vehicular oddballs birthed during the Second World War…
Five Technologies Developed In War That Found A Place In Civilian Life
The technology of war is constantly evolving, as old systems are revamped, and new ideas and concepts are created. With two World Wars occurring during…
Tragic Story by Hans Wiesman: Dumbo PBY Catalina saved 56 USS Indianapolis Sailors From Massive Shark Attack
In this DAKOTA HUNTER Blog, you will read about some backgrounds of what is known as the largest Shark attack ever in naval history and…
Four Unlikely Movies And TV Shows Inspired By Real Wars
From HBO’s Band of Brothers to Ridley Scott’s, Kingdom of Heaven, many movies and TV shows are obviously based on historical facts. Some have used…
Top Four Myths And Legends About The Nazis
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…
“I did my bit” – Veteran served as pilot with Army Air Corps during World War II
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…
Four Celebrities Who Risked Their Lives For Their Countries In Wartime
Many famous actors and entertainers achieved their fame on stage or in Hollywood, but some had eventful and remarkable lives before they entered the public…
5 Weapons Responsible For The Deaths Of The Soldiers Who Used Them
Throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries, military technology has advanced considerably. Along the way, that evolution has taken some disastrous turns, particularly several weapons which proved…
Five Most Impractical German Inventions from World War Two
During WWII, scientists and inventors on both sides of the conflict raced to develop new and terrifying weapons that might tilt the balance in their…