British Commando Dagger Discovered in Normandy
A British Commando dagger discovered in an area of violent fighting between American and German paratroopers Of all the elite battalions that fought the war against Nazi…
A Crew of 7, Really? 30 Photos of the M3 Lee/Grant Medium Tank
During World War II, the M3 Lee was an early American medium tank. It was known by two names, “Lee” and “Grant”. The names were…
More Than 20 Years Later -The Cast of ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ What Some of Them are Doing Now
Where were you in the summer of 1998? Following the latest revelations in the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky escapade? Listening to the fresh new hits of…
“Night Fright” – Bringing a Dakota Back to Life for 75th Anniversary of Normandy Invasion
Last week the WW2 Nation and Infinite Pixel Team made the short journey to Coventry airport to discover more about a fascinating restoration project currently…
Disappointing Heavy Hipper – Admiral Hipper the Heavy German Cruiser in 23 Photos
Admiral Hipper was a heavy cruiser of the German navy. It received his name in honor of the admiral of the German fleet – Franz…
Pearl Harbor Survivor – The USS California “Prune Barge” in 28 PHOTOS
The USS California (BB-44) happens to be among the only two Tennessee-class battleships completed shortly after World War I. It was the fifth ship of…
One Less MIA – WWII Pilot Bombing Raid on Bremen Identified & Returned Home for Burial
On July 14, after approximately 75 years, a World War II army pilot’s remains were at long last sent home for a proper burial in…
Bunker Turned SS Prison Camp – A Visit to the Fortress of Breendonk
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Roy van der Steen While chatting at a birthday party about World War II sites, someone gave…
Jewish Partisans Defied the Nazis then the Soviets: The Bielski Brothers
Nowogódek was formerly located in Eastern Poland, but today is part of Belarus. Over many centuries it has also been under Russian rule and others.…
“I just wanted to help” – U.S. Army World War II Veteran was in First Wave at Omaha Beach
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and author of several historical works. His books…
Waste of Resources – The Never Deployed German Carrier Graf Zeppelin with Photos
The Graf Zeppelin was one of two major German aircraft carriers. It was named after the German airship designer Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. This aircraft…
Jack of All Trades – 28 PHOTOS Show Why EVERYONE Used the Universal “Bren” Carrier
With over 100,000 built by 1960 within and outside of the United Kingdom, the Universal Carrier is the most produced armored vehicle in history. The…