British Intelligence – Transforming Aerial Reconnaissance in WWII
Like other European nations, the British discovered the value of photo-reconnaissance (PR) during the First World War. Seeing a new way to learn about the…
Hearts and Minds: WW1 Propaganda, British Style
World War One marked a new era in warfare in many different ways. One of these changes was the prominent place propaganda played in the…
Amiens, 1918 – The WW1 Battle In France Which Sealed Germany’s Coming Defeat
The Battle of Amiens started nearly 100 years ago in Picardy, France, in 1918. The major combat lasted until August 12th and was a success…
Military Technologies Invented In WWI That We Still Use Today
The evolution of military technology is an ongoing process, and breakthroughs in new weapons and defensive systems make the news every year. However, many staples…
How a Single Trumpet Changed The Course of a Battle
When the Balkan Powder Keg was lit in 1912, war broke out. The peoples of the Balkan Peninsula were seeking independence from the Ottoman rule…
Sir John Monash, One Illustrious Hero Of The Gallipoli Campaign
Sir John Monash is rightly regarded as one of the greatest generals of the First World War. In fact, he was considered by many during…
The Man That He Was – Local farmer served with National Guard unit federalized in WWI
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…
Hiding Ships In Plain Sight: How Dazzle Camouflage Is Used To Confuse The Enemy
Dazzle camouflage was the brainchild of British artist Norman Wilkinson. It was put forward as a solution to the problem that ships could not be…
How An Explosion In Northern New Jersey Put 62,000 People Onto The Front Lines Of WW1
By October 1918, the 1st World War was winding down. It was clear to most observers that the Western Allies would be victorious. Life in…
Your Country Needs You: The Watery Grave Of Lord Horatio Kitchener – Today the wreck lies upside down at a depth of around 40 fathoms & is designated as a war grave
One of the most iconic images from the great war of 1914-18 is the recruitment poster featuring the commanding moustachioed face of the Lord Horatio…
These Horrible Chemical Weapons Were Created And Used During the First World War
Often referred to as the “Chemists War,” World War I saw the rise of chemical weapons being used on the battlefield. It all began with the…
SMS Bodrog – The Once-Mighty Warship Which Fired The First Shots Of WWI
Stuck into a muddy river bank, somewhere in Serbia, lies an old, derelict gravel barge. Rusted, useless, and over 100 years old it has limited…