American Legion Post Renamed for World War I Soldier
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 Families…
Franc-Tireurs: French Partisans Were a Thorn in Germany’s Side
During the Franco-Prussian War, French irregulars known as Franc-tireurs meaning “free shooters” terrorized German regular formations. The legacy of these partisans would continue to be…
Dogs of War: Man’s Best Friends During Wartime + 33 photos
Canis lupus familiaris. Among countless species on Earth, some earned a special place in human hearts. Through thousands of years, dogs accompanied us with various tasks…
Romanians Join the Fight in Tannenberg: New Free Update in WWI Gaming
Blackmill Games and M2H release a free update for WW1 shooter Tannenberg, bringing a new map, a new squad, and new weapons! The free update…
WWI: An Evolution in Naval Warfare
Just like the war on land, the naval sphere of the First World War was dominated by industrial methods and new fighting machines. The Arms…
Shell Shock, Combat fatigue, PTSD & We all know the General Patton story: 100 Years of Developing Treatment
“PTSD” or “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” is such a common term today that one can scarcely read the headlines or watch TV and not hear it…
The Great Retreat: Germany Captured 1 Million Russians 1915
1915 saw some of Germany’s greatest successes of the First World War, and all on the Eastern Front. In the Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive and related smaller…
WWI Journal Reveals Wartime Challenges & is Essential to Understanding the day-to-day Aspects of Life During War
Like many soldiers, from many different armies and many different wars, Fredrick Shepherd, a soldier who fought for the British army in 1914, wrote about…
Images of War: WWI French Air Force & WWII German Half-Tracks – Review by Mark Barnes
The Images of War Series It is often the case that when preparing a book the author will collate enough material to fill several. It…
WW1: German Spies Blew Up 100,000 Pounds of TNT in New Jersey And Damaged The Statue Of Liberty
The first terrorist attack on US soil happened when Germany attacked New Jersey in 1916 – an event which became known as the Black Tom…
Over 1 Million pounds of Explosives Remain From The Mines At Messines- 20 Detonated, 5 Remain
In 1917, the world was engulfed in war. For the first time, the economics of industry had been applied to warfare on a huge scale.…
Leading by Example: John J. Pershing, Prime Mentor for Future US Army Generals
The United States greatest leaders, including Patton, Truman, and MacArthur, spent the formative years of their military careers under the command of General of the…