World War One Museum Ready to Mark US Centennial
On April 6, the US will mark the 100th anniversary of their entry into World War I. The soldiers who fought for the US…
WWII Remains Discovered by Danish Teen Have Been Identified
Officials have identified the remains of a German World War II pilot discovered by a teenager in a field in Denmark. Daniel Rom Kristiansen and…
Graf Zeppelin: Amazing Photo Gallery – Diving at the unique WW2 German aircraft carrier (photos and video)
Underwater photos by Tomasz “Tomek” Stachura Graf Zeppelin (Flugzeugträger A, Aircraft Carrier A) was the only aircraft carrier launched by Germany during World War II.…
The Six Men Who Were Behind the July 20th Plot to Assassinate Hitler
The July 20th Plot to assassinate Hitler in his Eastern Prussian Headquarters, called the Wolf’s Lair, was probably the closest anyone got to really killing…
10 Facts About the Battle of Mons, The First Clash Between the British And German Armies In WWI
Taking place on August 23rd, 1914 the Battle of Mons was a clash between the British Army and the advancing German Army in Mons, Belgium.…
LEGO WWII Display: Battle of Pearl Harbor (Watch)
On December 7, 1941, in an unprecedented and unprovoked act of aggression, the Empire of Japan launched a full-scale assault on American soil. Their target…
“Benefits earned” – Army veteran of the Vietnam War encourages others to apply for VA benefits
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, a military historian, and author of the upcoming Arcadia Publishing book “Missouri at War.”…
Awesome Sounds and Jaw-Dropping Visuals as the Mosquito FB26 Does a Low-Level Flyby (Watch)
The de Havilland Mosquito FB26 is a fast bomber that served in the British Royal Air Force during and after World War II. It was…
The Heroic World War Two Volunteer – Charles Joseph Coward
He fought against the Nazis and was sent to a concentration camp. There he spied on his captors and risked his life to save those…
“Faith and Fairness” – World War II Veteran’s Legacy Defined by Ministry, Education and Equal Rights
War History Online presents this Guest Blog by Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The late Dr.…
The Battle of Crete Was The Reason Hitler Abandoned Parachute Assaults For Good
Crete might be an idyllic tourist island now, but during a 12-day period in May 1941 a mixed force of British, Australian, New Zealand and…
American World War II Marine to receive full military honors at burial
Full military honors will be accorded to the remains of a missing Second World War U.S. serviceman following identification after being returned to his family…