World War 2 | War History

Massively Super-Sized Siege Guns From World War One And Two

In the 19th century, transport limitations restricted the size of artillery. If a piece of equipment could not be pulled by horses, then it could…

The Centurion Tank – One Of The Longest-Serving Tank Designs In History

The Centurion tank’s first prototypes appeared among the Allied troops in Belgium in 1945. The tank was a successor of prior designs such as the…

They Called Him “Mad Jack” – The Sword-Wielding, Bagpipe-Playing Longbowman Of WWII

Once upon a time in France, a soldier attacked his enemies with a sword and a longbow. When not doing so, he enjoyed playing bagpipes,…

Thanksgiving On The Front Lines – World War Two And Korea – Photos And Video

War doesn’t care what day it is, what month, or if that day is important to you. War doesn’t care about anything at all. And…

Top 10 World War Two Films – Stories Of Heroism And Tragedy (Watch)

One more treat for the War History Online film buffs ― Top 10 WWII Films. Now, which is the best WWII movie is always a…

96-Year-Old World War II Veteran Runs New York Marathon

Jonathan Mendes participated in the New York Marathon and spent 11 hours and 20 minutes of running.  The 96-year-old veteran of World War II and…

He Saved Lives, Died Twice, and Lived for Over a Century

Many people saved Jews during WWII, but one person was perhaps unique for three reasons. First; he became a citizen of six different countries simultaneously.…

A Weird Wehrmacht Vehicle – Half Tank, Half Motorbike – This Is The Kettenkrad

A vehicle designated SdKfz 2 was an interesting part of the Wehrmacht arsenal. The “tracked motorcycle,” commonly named in the German Army as the Kettenkrad,…

National World War I Museum And Memorial Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary By Saying “Thank You”

National World War I Museum The newly Congressional-designated National World War I Museum opened to critical acclaim in 2006. Ten years and more than 2…

Creating Hacksaw Ridge – An Incredible Set Built From Scratch For The Movie

To tell the authentic story of Desmond Doss, the conscientious objector awarded the Medal of Honour for rescuing 75 soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa,…

Newly Released Graphic WWII Footage Of Flamethrower Use Shows The Brutal Reality Of The War

Evidence of just how brutal World War II could be is still coming to light 70 years after it ended.  Video footage of the Australian…

Letters Give A Glimpse Of Second World War Life From A Different Perspective

American Second World War veteran Army Sergeant Donald Kimple had many stories he could’ve told based on his unique experiences as personal secretary to the…