The Schneider CA1 Was The First Operational Tank Ever – A First In Military History
The beginning of armored weaponry dates back to the days of the First World War when a stalemate occurred on the Western Front due to…
At the Chosin Reservoir, Robert Kennemore Stepped On Two Grenades to Save His Marines
War is full of the actions of brave men launching themselves onto explosives to save their fellow soldiers. A grenade thrown into a trench could…
The Battle of Edgehill, October 1642 – Both commanders hoped to force battle
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Jemahl Evans Everyone thought it would all be over by Christmas. Everyone expected a single sharp engagement and…
Britain’s Sacrifice of Crete Preserved North Africa For The Allies In World War Two
In May 1941, German paratroopers invaded and overran the island of Crete. A British force, which included New Zealanders and supported by the local resistance,…
“That’s how they did things” – Veteran shares story of WWII Navy service in the Pacific
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…
Five Inspiring British Officers of the First World War – A Time of Great Bravery, Great Horror, and Great Sacrifice
Thousands of men served as officers in the British army during the First World War. Many of them lost their lives, and the survivors were…
Four British Intelligence Agents of World War Two and Their Very Different Civilian Lives
In the early stages of WWII, Britain had to hastily improve its capacity to make war. It included recruiting skilled professionals to previously neglected military…
James Bond Director Guy Hamilton Was An Undercover Agent In World War Two
If you are not a movie aficionado, the credit at the end of a 007 movie listing Guy Hamilton as director will not mean much…
Despicable – He stole a RAF Logbook From The Widow Of A WW2 Veteran – Now He Has Been Charged
Alexander Bateman, 48, is a military historian who was jailed for stealing a logbook from the widow of an RAF airman who had been a…
The Handgun Collector – Luger and Walther P.38 Handguns – Classics of WW2
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Tom Whiteman, long-time Luger and Walther collector and owner of Legacy Collectibles. Effective Military Weapons The Luger and Walther…
World War Two Pioneer Honored At The Grammy Awards, And On The Big Screen
Alan Dower Blumlein was killed in World War II. Because he was so important to the Allied cause, his death was kept quiet. As a…
“Chilling” – Hidden Weapons Used by SOE Agents in World War Two go up for Auction
Weapons and tools used by secret agents in World War II are going on auction for the first time. They include a multi-bladed knife that…