Amazing – Douglas Brent Hegdahl III, “The Incredibly Stupid One”
Imagine that it’s the 1960s. You’re an American POW in a North Vietnamese camp, so you have two options: If you want to live, you…
From the Vikings to Vietnam – Five Wars in Which Drugs Fuelled the Fighting
Drugs have a long history as part of war. These days, their main role is a medicinal one, but down the centuries they have often…
In 1937, A Toilet Break Led to War Between China and Japan
Wars have been waged over the stupidest things, but in 1937, Japan took it a step further. That was the year that a minor incident…
World War Two Soldier’s Remains to Be Properly Buried Decades After He Died In Italy
Lance Corporal Ronald George Blackham was a member of the 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards during World War II. He was killed in action as he…
Collection of Rare World War Two Photos and Letters to Sell at Auction
Brenda Hart was a Cabinet Office secretary during the last two years of World War II. She accompanied British prime minister Winston Churchill on a…
The Young Female Spy Who Assisted India To Achieve Independence
One of the unsung heroes who helped India achieve independence from Great Britain is Netaji Subash Chander Bose who revamped the Indian National Army (INA).…
Hamburger Hill: Council Supports Vietnam War Reenactment Which Could Break City Firearms Ordinances
The council of the city of Waupaca in Wisconsin is wrestling with a decision to allow a Vietnam War re-enactment in a city park. The…
Eugene B. Fluckey and the USS Barb – One of the most effective US submarines in WWII
Near the end of World War II, many of Japan’s remaining war planes and ships were kept in port as they waited for the expected…
Winged Messenger Who Saved Aircrew In World War Two
Few people realize that in World War II carrying a homing pigeon on bombers during missions was common. One aircrew 70 years ago could thank…
Missing World War Two Scroll Returned to Family After Year-Long Search
A Wellington, New Zealand family is delighted to be reunited with an invaluable reminder of Second World War. Last week police issued a public appeal…
The Battle of Normandy – Original Color Footage (Watch)
The tide of the Second World War turned on the 6th of June, 1944, changing the course of history forever. On the shores of…
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…