Nazi German Special Forces: The Brandenburg Regiment
The Brandenburg Regiment, part of Germany’s Nazi special forces, was created by Captain Theodor von Hippel. Hippel was a military man, who had served in…
The Awesome WW2 Churchill – The British Heavy Infantry Tank (Watch)
The Tank, Infantry, Mk IV (A22) Churchill was the primary heavy infantry tank of the British Army during the first years of the Second World…
WW2 Enthusiast Tracks Down A Veteran Who Signed A Captured Enemy Flag
Second World War veteran Carmen Vecchione did not remember signing a Nazi flag when history fan Mike Carper said he had one with a Swastika…
An Amazing Record Of The War – This Soldier Wrote His Journal All Through The Second World War
Leonel Jensen was a rancher from Wasta, South Dakota when he was sent to Europe to fight in World War II. Not only did he…
Wounded, Promoted, Decorated – Adolf Hitler in the First World War
Adolf Hitler is remembered for the terrible destruction of WWII. Before that, he served with courage in WWI. That first conflict deeply influenced his future.…
This Member Of The Nazi Party Became Known as a Modern Buddha
A “Buddha” is an enlightened being – one who breathes wisdom, goodness, compassion, and mercy. A saint, to put it in Christian terms. In one…
Salon Kitty: The WWII Spy Ring Based in a Brothel
During the peak of the Nazi regime, the Sicherheitsdienst was the Third Reich’s version of the CIA. Founded in 1932, the first leader of the…
The Springfield Armory’s Role In The First World War
To mark America’s entry 100 years ago ̶ April 6, 1917 ̶ into World War I, the Springfield Armoury National Historic Site presented a distinct display,…
Details Leak About Newest “Call of Duty” Game – It May Be Set In World War Two
Fans are looking forward to the next installment of the “Call of Duty” franchise. Recent leaks indicate that the newest game, currently known as “Call…
The Yankee Air Museum Is Collecting Interviews with “Rosie the Riveters”
The Yankee Air Museum is looking for women who worked jobs that were traditionally held by males during World War II. The curator of the…
Shooting The Woodpecker – The WW2 Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun In Action (Watch)
First designed and produced by the Japanese Imperial Army, the Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun is a formidable weapon. It saw use throughout the Second…
“The Call of Missouri” – WWI painting by renowned muralist vanishes from original KC home
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…